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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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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
Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
But the prospect of minting a whole lot of bonus coin grew even more feverish after someone at FIFA presumably took a stroll around Manhattan on a a sweltering summer afternoon.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, my pack weighed in around 38 pounds with the tent, food, including lots of snacks, backpacking stove, water and other essentials.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Both seasons are known for their wide range of temperatures—think warmer days and cooler nights—so pack accordingly (with lots of layers).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Before Ellison came out, a new company branding video — narrated by Tom Cruise — showcased talent on the Paramount lot and featured heavy hitter creatives like Jerry Bruckheimer, James Cameron, the Duffer Brothers, Mark Wahlberg and Will Smith.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
But the prospect of minting a whole lot of bonus coin grew even more feverish after someone at FIFA presumably took a stroll around Manhattan on a a sweltering summer afternoon.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, my pack weighed in around 38 pounds with the tent, food, including lots of snacks, backpacking stove, water and other essentials.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Both seasons are known for their wide range of temperatures—think warmer days and cooler nights—so pack accordingly (with lots of layers).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lot
Noun
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There’s a large homeschooling population, and, about fifteen miles from downtown, a Catholic organization runs a property affectionately known as Catholic Familyland—a cross between a summer camp and a retreat center.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The property is along the Tujunga Wash in the 7000 block of Varna Avenue, just north of Saticoy Street.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The volume of plastics in the oceans has been estimated to be up to 199 million tons, UNEP said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are jokes in the show and there are tons of things in the experience that are actually very funny to me.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy followed his first-round 67 with a second-round 65 on Friday and stands 12-under 132 — six shots clear of the field.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Carson Benge bobbled a ball in left field, turning a leadoff single into a double for Jacob Wilson, and former Mets utilityman Jeff McNeil sent him home with a single.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The reptile guys are all just a bunch of normal schmucks looking to go find snakes.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The squads have scrimmaged each other a bunch — and even have some connective tissue in Brandt Bronico, who is now with CLTFC but played for the Independence for a time — but never in a real setting like this one.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny.—
Courtney Young,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Diet shapes destiny The dietary changes in the East African Rift Valley over the past 4 million years, documented through tooth enamel, are providing important clues for reconstructing the environment in which humans’ ancestors lived and how those environments changed.—
Zelalem Bedaso,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the pregame boos McCollum heard Monday were nothing compared to what the Garden crowd later showered him with after a third-quarter spat with Jose Alvarado.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Topped with even more fresh blueberries and lemon slices, this bright cake will surely satisfy a crowd.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Investigators say a disturbance between two groups inside a business carried over into the parking lot and a female suspect got into her car, killing one while injuring a man and two other women.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This group exhibition is the third in a series of shows at Art Produce Gallery in North Park, presented by Space 4 Art, and curated by Alessandra Moctezuma, professor of museum studies and gallery director at San Diego Mesa College.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The more flights in and out of O'Hare, the more gates an airline is allotted.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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When funds are available because a different project came in under the amount it had been allotted, the county is able to move those funds to another project.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lot. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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