as in triple
having three units or parts
a triplex house that features a separate apartment on each floor
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Recent Examples of triplex
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Mar. 2025
This year, local Women Build participants will be raising the walls for a new triplex in Habitat Lake-Sumter’s first 55-plus community, the Cottages at Heritage Grove in Tavares.
Details and to volunteer: habitatls.org/women-build-2025.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
While the county isn’t seeing immediate growth, Endicott said that there’s 1,752 residential building permits for single family, duplex, triplex and four-plex developments.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
But neither seem to be major real estate players, although Chen owns multiple properties, and Zhen seems to know a bargain, paying $920,000 in 2018 for 85th Street — a five-bedroom triplex that had been listed at $1.299 million.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Mar. 2025
This year, local Women Build participants will be raising the walls for a new triplex in Habitat Lake-Sumter’s first 55-plus community, the Cottages at Heritage Grove in Tavares.
Details and to volunteer: habitatls.org/women-build-2025.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
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Astoria Townhomes will put about 118 duplex and triplex for-sale townhomes on about 11.73 acres, according to a press release.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
While the county isn’t seeing immediate growth, Endicott said that there’s 1,752 residential building permits for single family, duplex, triplex and four-plex developments.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triplex
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Over the next few days, afternoon temperatures will soar into the 90s as far north as parts of Oregon and Washington, nearing the triple digits in some spots.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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The triple shooting happened about 11:45 p.m. June 20.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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The plan, formerly known as Growing MKE, no longer includes developing duplexes in single-family home zones due to public opposition.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Project Neighbors has bought several lots near Valparaiso University’s Heritage Hall to build four duplexes.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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With older brother Alex born on Sept. 20, 2004, and McBurney and younger brother Sullivan born on Oct. 8, 2004, the triplets were born 17 days, 18 hours and 55 minutes apart.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The family of Chapin — one of three triplets who attended the university together — supports the deal, their spokesperson, Christina Teves, said this week.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Within are five bedrooms with their own private terraces, a landscaped patio area and infinity pool—a new penthouse poster child for elevated standards.—
Michelle Tchea,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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The sale marked a new record for most expensive penthouse sold in Downtown Nashville.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.—
Leon Aron,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2025
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China is refitting its Type 094 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with longer-range missiles and developing both a new class of SSBN and a new type of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft, further enhancing the country's nuclear triad, according to the report.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Cook enjoyed a career year that boasted efficiency and saw his touchdowns triple from 2023 (6) to 2024 (18).—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Private equity firms have also circled some linear assets in recent years, looking to leverage their recurring subscription revenues and proficiencies in finding efficiencies.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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During a recent appearance on Lewis Howes’ podcast The School of Greatness, the eldest member of the sibling trio revealed that his funds were drained from an unsuccessful investment partnership that followed the band’s breakup in 2013.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Both acts had recently claimed a trio of successes, but now Rosé has pulled ahead and tied with another member of the same group.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Even with the optimism of new construction for the high-profile spot, Sunset Place’s condo component might face a challenging economy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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On The Office, the condo was located at 126 Kellum Court inside the Kellum Court complex in Scranton, Pennsylvania.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“Triplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triplex. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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