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as in fields
a small area of usually open land
the town had planned on turning that tract of meadow into a park
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as in properties
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
had a number of small tracts for sale, but we couldn't afford to buy land and then build a house
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Recent Examples of tracts
The body is generally good at responding to drops in temperature, but the nose and upper respiratory tracts can respond more slowly, Pekosz said.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Chevron is a major national gas producer with power generation equipment and very large tracts of land that could be used for data centers, the executive said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
In a handful of tracts in the Baltimore area, however, the rate is more than twice that.
—Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
In practical terms, covering large tracts of land with solar panels will struggle to provide the consistent, high-density power our industries require.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
The criteria was only in effect for one year, and beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, the school system put in place a new plan that relies on grades, census tracts and performance on a standardized test.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
These white officials kept taxes low, which disproportionately helped the businesses that were buying up huge tracts of land.
—Brucie Porter / Made By History, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
The group buy-in is what led to the HealthCare Connection name of today, underscoring the connections of what would grow to serve 23 political jurisdictions and 46 census tracts in northern Hamilton County.
—Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
In the 21st century alone, dozens of tribes and Indigenous organizations have reclaimed tracts of land that total hundreds of thousands of acres across the country.
—Joseph Lee, Vox, 26 Nov. 2024
Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Chevron is a major national gas producer with power generation equipment and very large tracts of land that could be used for data centers, the executive said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
In a handful of tracts in the Baltimore area, however, the rate is more than twice that.
—Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
In practical terms, covering large tracts of land with solar panels will struggle to provide the consistent, high-density power our industries require.
—Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
The criteria was only in effect for one year, and beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, the school system put in place a new plan that relies on grades, census tracts and performance on a standardized test.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
These white officials kept taxes low, which disproportionately helped the businesses that were buying up huge tracts of land.
—Brucie Porter / Made By History, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
The group buy-in is what led to the HealthCare Connection name of today, underscoring the connections of what would grow to serve 23 political jurisdictions and 46 census tracts in northern Hamilton County.
—Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
In the 21st century alone, dozens of tribes and Indigenous organizations have reclaimed tracts of land that total hundreds of thousands of acres across the country.
—Joseph Lee, Vox, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracts
Noun
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Rising prices might encourage some homeowners to list their properties, but many might remain cautious due to the costs of purchasing replacement properties.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Niacinamide has anti-inflammatory properties and helps strengthen the skin barrier.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The female brain processes more information simultaneously and uses more brain regions during the day compared to the male brain.—
Sofía Esquivel,
Glamour,
24 Dec. 2024
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Broken down by regions of the state, the lights trail highlights lighting ceremonies and public displays and events.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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But more recently, with land scarce and easy-to-develop parcels mostly gone, Tri Pointe Homes did and is nearing the finish line.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Set across two legal parcels spanning nearly seven acres, this estate is an exceptional canvas, offering limitless possibilities to tailor a dream lifestyle.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The buildings are beautiful and tranquil but fundamentally incongruous (modern architecture mixed with bits of decaying monasteries, gathered from meadows in Catalonia and France).—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are forests, bluffs, meadows, lakes and caves.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Tracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracts. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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