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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
Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Many are paid lots, but free street parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
In one image, rows of cars parked in a nearby lot were shown burned from the explosion.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Cincinnati Public Schools is opening a safe sleep lot for homeless families living in their vehicles.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
All three were in jeopardy before the fire, and more so after, with thousands of lots vacant and local businesses on life support.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Many are paid lots, but free street parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
In one image, rows of cars parked in a nearby lot were shown burned from the explosion.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Cincinnati Public Schools is opening a safe sleep lot for homeless families living in their vehicles.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lot
Noun
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Scattered across the property are midcentury-modern structures—several attributed to Lloyd Wright—designed according to the principles of organic architecture, in which buildings are meant to exist in dialogue with the landscape rather than dominate it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This small but mighty vegan leather bucket bag has a soft, suede feel and tons of versatility, as it can be worn as a shoulder bag, handbag, or crossbody.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are also My Little Pony and X-Men versions available, along with a ton of other fandoms.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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Norway has recently produced Olympic champions in beach volleyball and several in track and field – two quintessentially summer sports.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The slide path was estimated to be roughly the length of a football field.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Although this pencil is the cheapest of the bunch, the formula lasts and lasts.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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While supplies last, shoppers can snag one bunch for only $9.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Around here, the distance from driveway to destiny feels close enough to imagine.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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For our destiny is written by the hand of Providence.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Yet Japanese crowds were well behaved long before 1945.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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As the February Flavor Festival draws to a close, ending next Saturday at more than 100 restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries throughout Lake County, business owners are reporting good-sized crowds.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Penge was in the last group Thursday and was on the 10th hole when play was suspended because of darkness.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In terms of broader wellness offerings, the property has complimentary bikes for cruising around the neighborhood, group meditation and sound bath sessions, morning yoga, and Sunday hikes to Tahquitz Canyon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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UConn adjusted its ticket policy, allowing students to transfer tickets to try to get a screaming head connected to a fanny in every seat allotted by a ticket.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Michigan school districts are allotted six days that can be used to cancel school for emergency reasons including fog, snow, power outages and other emergencies.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lot. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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