job lot

noun

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as in supply

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Recent Examples of job lot Of course, there’s more to it than simply getting a nod from over half a dozen nations to order a job lot of whirlybirds. — David Szondy february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026 Where some other towns operating similar schemes have put together a job lot of houses for €1, Castiglione di Sicilia is pricing the properties according to their condition. — Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 25 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for job lot
  1. supply
  2. stock
  3. inventory
  4. stuff
  5. merchandise
  6. commodity
  7. goods
Noun
  • Consequently, industry experts emphasize that underlying supply tightness remains unchanged, suggesting overnight crude price declines reflect short term market sentiment reactions to election results rather than shifting fundamentals.
    — , CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The sales tax will not apply to food, prescription drugs, medical supplies, gasoline or electricity and gas services to residences.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • Hyperscaler stocks, though, soared, with traders betting they will be forced to rein in the rapid spending that has pushed their free cash flow to negative territory.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Shake Shack reports on 'Squawk Box' The stock is up about 10% in three months.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of stock
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  • Meanwhile, distillate inventories dropped to their lowest levels in two decades.
    — , CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The financial pressure then extended to decisions around how much inventory to commit to.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of inventory
Noun
  • But Cathcarts can’t use the Flora stuff because they’re not supposed to know about the honey trap, not that Morgan knows that he is not supposed to know.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The everyday stuff could go surprisingly well today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • Digital fan assets have already helped extend the relationship between supporters and teams beyond tickets and merchandise, introducing digital engagement, participation and rewards.
    — Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The company’s second-quarter results showed more than 30% growth in gross merchandise volume, revenue, gross profit and free cash flow.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchandise
Noun
  • Jackson himself owns a ZR1X, and acknowledges that modern hypercars are fast becoming among the most coveted commodities among collectors.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
  • That pushed oil and gas stocks lower while lifting companies with exposure to energy commodities and the Middle East.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of commodity
Noun
  • The Asian giant has been signing commercial agreements with several countries in the past years, and has been flooding the region with cheap goods.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Kseniia Petrova, who was conducting cancer research for Harvard Medical School, was indicted last year on one count of concealment of a material fact, one count of false statement and one count of smuggling goods into the United States.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of goods

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“Job lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job%20lot. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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