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Definition of lotsnext
plural of lot
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as in properties
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 tons
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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lots

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lot

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Recent Examples of lots
Noun
This strategy saved them not only time and hassle but lots and lots of money. David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 In addition to the micro-hospital, the preliminary plat would allow for two more lots — one intended for open space or storm-drain facilities and the other possibly for a future retail or restaurant development, the letter said. Rose Evans july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 There were eight lots that sold for more than $50 million in the first half, compared with none in 2024 and 2025, according to Artnet. Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 July 2026 The statement noted the availability of many empty lots nearby. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 Lettuce recall Taylor Farms recalled several product lots as a result of the investigation. Janelle Mella, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 The licenses are split into 11 lots, valued at $230 million in total, with clauses to prevent a single company from owning all the spectrum bands. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 17 July 2026 Carry more than one form of payment, since some concession stands and lots still take cash only or have card readers that fail at the worst possible moment. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 With fewer features and episodes shooting on-location in lots in the city, stages are competing for a smaller pool of studio projects and are marketing to YouTube creators and upstart microdramas producers as a way to try and fill the gap. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lots
Noun
  • Kibale Lodges shares the ethos of the group’s other four lodges, employing only Ugandans to run and manage properties, and fusing luxury with social and environmental impact, through Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Last school year, the district decided to shut down four elementary schools, one middle school and one alternative school, with plans to sell or lease the properties or convert them into district office space.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026
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  • Local favorites include 5 Tacos & Beers, which has fresh, housemade corn tortillas, tons of brews on tap, and a charming patio area for outdoor dining.
    Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
  • The company said the vehicles will operate at gross weights between 32 and 42 tons and have daily ranges between 250 and 300 miles, which depend on route profile, load weight and operating conditions.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • The two countries have long-standing agreements which include collaboration in fields such as drone and missile technology.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Mahomes has been cleared for Chiefs training camp, which opens Saturday morning with quarterbacks and rookies taking the back fields at Missouri Western State.
    Sam McDowell July 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • This Asian shrub fits easily into gardens, with a dense, compact habit and clusters of tiny pink or white flowers in late spring or summer.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • The city had worked for years to draw new businesses and modern apartment complexes that the area, and officials have been frustrated about clusters of apparently jobless and homeless people making residents uncomfortable.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
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  • Meanwhile, Mirren wants to store her fest statue, which keeps mysteriously appearing next to an Oscar statuette, in its box in a different take on Karlovy Vary winners’ and trophies’ destinies.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026
  • Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds, all fighting to take control of their own destinies, Maxine finds herself on a journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the choices shaping her life.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Videos shared on social media showed crowds of people walking through aisles of vendors outside before gunshots prompted people to flee.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • The closure contrasts with two successful launches of new Asian grocery hubs Sakura Market and T&T Supermarkets in San Jose, which both opened this summer to enthusiastic crowds.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Prepare for a wait—on busy weekends, this casual spot attracts a crowd, with waits up to two hours for groups.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • George Pickens generates crowd excitement The crowd on-hand at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard wasn’t packed by any means in the middle of a weekday, but there were a good amount of youth groups and Cowboys fans on-hand.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Lots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lots. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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