1
as in property
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 ton
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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as in field
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 bunch
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 destiny
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 crowd
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 group
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 to allot
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 lot
Eran Ben-Joseph, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Multiple burned lots across the street from the building haven’t been cleared of their debris, and residents are fearful of what remains on the sites.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Hundreds of acquisitions execs are expected on the Paramount lot, where other shows such as Boston Blue and Sheriff County are also among the wares on offer following last week’s Upfront pick-ups.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Speaking at a Hollywood Radio and Television Society panel Thursday on the Walt Disney Co. studio lot in Burbank, FX boss John Landgraf was circumspect about where the entertainment industry is going.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Many of the planning norms still used today, such as street hierarchies, lot setbacks and mixed-use zoning, were first tested in these wartime communities.
—Eran Ben-Joseph, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Multiple burned lots across the street from the building haven’t been cleared of their debris, and residents are fearful of what remains on the sites.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Hundreds of acquisitions execs are expected on the Paramount lot, where other shows such as Boston Blue and Sheriff County are also among the wares on offer following last week’s Upfront pick-ups.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Speaking at a Hollywood Radio and Television Society panel Thursday on the Walt Disney Co. studio lot in Burbank, FX boss John Landgraf was circumspect about where the entertainment industry is going.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lot
Noun
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Trinh had been upset about past instances of livestock getting over the fence into his yard and had threatened to shoot any animals that entered his property, his neighbor told the deputies.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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Laundry sanitizer differs from chlorine bleach, which also has disinfecting properties.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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But after crushing the Cavs and gaining a ton of experience last year, the Pacers see a path to getting eight more wins.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Every week, Netflix drops a ton of new content for viewers to stream from studios all over the world.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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In any field, whether that be policy, education, or business, Susan’s approach can yield great benefits, simply by broadening our perspectives and encouraging adaptability.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Rahm’s score of 5 over on the Green Mile was the second worst of any player in the field Sunday.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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There’s not an obvious dud — the M:I equivalent of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull — in the bunch.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Carell’s performance is the broadest of the bunch, but his character is also the most desperate.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Since the world is tightly interconnected, controlling the digital destiny of your business is key to managing the risks of the ongoing digital transformation.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Indiana has found a way to come back from massive deficits multiple times during this playoff run, giving thought to them being the team of destiny.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Come for the seafood and stay for the weekend live music and waterfront views that draw a loyal, unpretentious crowd.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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Daniel: Of course, this year, the passing of Pope Francis has brought additional crowds of pilgrims and mourners.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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French and Saudi Arabian officials are collaborating on a proposal that would completely disarm Hamas but allow the group to remain as a political entity with a role in a future Palestinian government, according to a report from Bloomberg.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2025
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The parcel was allotted to her in 1891 through the Dawes Act, which allowed the federal government to break up tribal land.—
Nick Oxford,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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In the district where the Cozy Inn is located, businesses are allotted three square feet of signage per linear foot of street frontage, the Salina Post reported.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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“Lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lot. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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