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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3
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
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Built in 1999 and thoughtfully renovated since, the home stands out for its size, flexibility, and unique positioning on a big-for-the-neighborhood 0.29-acre terraced lot, an uncommon find in such a vibrant urban setting.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
The trade: Selling a risk reversal Sold the QQQ June 27 $500 puts for $6.25 Bought the QQQ June 27 $525 calls for $8.00 This debit spread costs $1.75 or $175 per one lot spread This trade was executed when QQQs was roughly trading $516 DISCLOSURES: Kilburg owns the spread above and is long QQQ.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 30 May 2025
The people whose spots were blocked, along with everyone who parked on the deck, have to park in the public lot next door.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Having the largest lot in Devonwood only adds to its appeal.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Built in 1999 and thoughtfully renovated since, the home stands out for its size, flexibility, and unique positioning on a big-for-the-neighborhood 0.29-acre terraced lot, an uncommon find in such a vibrant urban setting.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
The trade: Selling a risk reversal Sold the QQQ June 27 $500 puts for $6.25 Bought the QQQ June 27 $525 calls for $8.00 This debit spread costs $1.75 or $175 per one lot spread This trade was executed when QQQs was roughly trading $516 DISCLOSURES: Kilburg owns the spread above and is long QQQ.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 30 May 2025
The people whose spots were blocked, along with everyone who parked on the deck, have to park in the public lot next door.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lot
Noun
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The group took over operations here as part of its worldwide expansion after Reuben Brothers bought the property.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Operating offshore wind farms have been shown, time and time again, to be a tourist attraction and a net positive for property values.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2025
Noun
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There are some youth, but there’s a ton of growth taking place.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 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,
6 June 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the Royals grounds crew raced to the field to put on the tarp.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Many expected that Trump would find ways to protect their workforce, noting that without sufficient workers, food would rot in the fields, sending grocery prices skyrocketing.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Panthers are likely to add a veteran to this bunch, but for now, Richardson seems to have a significant leg up.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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With most of their money tied up in three players who share more or less the same set of skills (albeit to varying degrees) and a bunch of flawed complimentary pieces, the Suns have arguably the least cohesive roster in the league.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Imagine for a moment the great leaders who have changed the destiny of humanity.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But the Pacers seem to be the team of destiny, always seemingly finding ways to win.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Noun
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American and Israeli colors lined the streets of Aventura, where a crowd of more than 500 people embarked Sunday on a three-mile march — escorted by police — to raise awareness for rising antisemitism at home and abroad.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Trump’s rallies, inflammatory language, thin skin toward criticism, obsession with crowd size and media coverage — Çifci suggests these to be symptoms of a personality driven by defensive grandiosity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The Pro Football Hall of Famer has joined the ownership group of Denver’s NWSL expansion club as the women’s soccer team prepares for its inaugural season in 2026.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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One group estimates that the number of homeless residents in the region has doubled in recent years.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But historic treaties allotted annual allocations of 7.5 million acre-feet to each domestic basin, as well as 1.5 million acre-feet to Mexico.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
27 May 2025
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When there’s a gap in the meeting schedule, take your golf cart (one is allotted to every room) out for a spin.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lot. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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