1
as in properties
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
the softball team often plays in the vacant lot down at the end of the street
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2
as in tons
a considerable amount
you'll need to do a lot of studying for the test you sure bought a lot of clothing
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3
as in fields
a small area of usually open land
there were still plenty of Christmas trees available for sale in the lot
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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
the auctioneer next introduced a lot containing several pieces of fine china
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as in destinies
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
will it always be my lot to be picked last in gym class?
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as in bunches
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
you should stop hanging out with that lot, or you'll end up in trouble
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the school has a very strong science department, because there's not one bad teacher in the lot
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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
everyone is lotted opportunities in life, and it's their responsibility to take them
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Recent Examples of lots
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Research – lots and lots of research, Malaviya's mother, Anita Venkataraman, told NPR.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
There’s lots to see and do in October for fall and Halloween in R-Town and beyond.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
England fans have lots to be excited about with so many talented players emerging, but right now, Tuchel wants players who are ready to go next summer.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In the 2025 image, most buildings have been reduced to rubble, with roads and empty lots marking where dense housing once stood.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Many are paid lots, but free street parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
The major film studios all have them on their lots in Los Angeles, but building one in Manhattan would open up avenues of production to new potential clients.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
There’s lots to explore in this East Coast vacation playground, including miles of bikeways and trails alongside a slew of parks and natural areas.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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Since parking is $30 at State Fair lots, consider using DART.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Research – lots and lots of research, Malaviya's mother, Anita Venkataraman, told NPR.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
There’s lots to see and do in October for fall and Halloween in R-Town and beyond.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
England fans have lots to be excited about with so many talented players emerging, but right now, Tuchel wants players who are ready to go next summer.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In the 2025 image, most buildings have been reduced to rubble, with roads and empty lots marking where dense housing once stood.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
Many are paid lots, but free street parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
The major film studios all have them on their lots in Los Angeles, but building one in Manhattan would open up avenues of production to new potential clients.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
There’s lots to explore in this East Coast vacation playground, including miles of bikeways and trails alongside a slew of parks and natural areas.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lots
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The partnership represents Mediawan Kids & Family’s strategic push into animation based on digital-first properties, bridging traditional production expertise with El Reino Infantil’s massive online reach of over 222 million YouTube subscribers across 11 languages.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Senate Bill 79 will largely force cities to allow projects on properties within one-half mile of transit stops, even on land that is zoned for commercial or mixed use.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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This facility is claimed to have an annual carbon removal capacity of 3,000 tons and is the world’s first technology-agnostic Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility, hosting up to ten different DAC technologies in one location.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The design includes tons of additional features, including an anti-snore setting (elevates the mattress slightly to open up the nasal passages), dual massage settings (individual massages on both sides of the bed), and a zero-gravity setting (head and foot elevation).—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Statewide, most of the turnover came from educators exiting their school districts entirely, including for retirement or jobs in new fields, instead of transferring to a different school district, the Policy Forum reported.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The collection is designed to encourage young girls to pursue their dreams — especially in sports and male-dominated fields.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Mumbai neighborhoods like Colaba and Bandra are home to the largest clusters of Art Deco structures in the world, according to design leaders there.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Van Kaizen’s model is demanding and best suited for those with an entrepreneurial streak who want to control their own destinies.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Time may be running out for Lorenz Hart, but other great artistic destinies are still being written.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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With a range of room categories, from a classic double room to a two-room apartment-style option, the hotel welcomes solo travelers, couples, and small groups (the largest accommodation can hold up to six adults).—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Her plots were both intricate and gutsy, spiked with sharp observations and wicked humour.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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These properties along River Road, which stretch from the Big Four Bridge to Indian Hills, include Champions, Twin, Thurman-Hutchins, Carrie Gaulbert Cox, Eva Bandman and Caperton Swamp parks, among other plots of land.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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To fix these problems, smart grid systems now use advanced energy management tools to balance power loads in real time.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its presence becomes obvious when a data center project is delayed because a transformer cannot be delivered on time, or when utilities cannot build transmission lines quickly enough to support new computing loads.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Lots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lots. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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