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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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2
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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as in fields
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 clusters
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 destinies
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 bunches
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 groups
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 allots
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 lots
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Around 100 vehicles, including RVs and command trucks marked with US Marshals Service and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation logos, were parked in nearby lots and fields.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In the electrified city of the future, parking spaces could be converted into lots for ridesharing and robotaxis, supercharging stations and dedicated bike lanes, said Kara Kockelman, professor of transportation engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
There's a lot of employment in the parks and nearby hospitality — at hotels and restaurants — which provides lots and lots of jobs.
—Amiee White Beazley, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
How does Jamaica produce Michael Holding, Courtney Walsh, Lawrence Rowe and lots more?
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Limited paid parking options is designated lots surrounding the park are available in advance and day of show until sold out.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The company, which is a joint venture between real estate outfit Hudson Pacific Properties and private equity firm Blackstone, operates two lots in Hollywood, one in West Hollywood and one in the Valley.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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There’s lots to explore in this East Coast vacation playground, including miles of bikeways and trails alongside a slew of parks and natural areas.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Around 100 vehicles, including RVs and command trucks marked with US Marshals Service and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation logos, were parked in nearby lots and fields.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
In the electrified city of the future, parking spaces could be converted into lots for ridesharing and robotaxis, supercharging stations and dedicated bike lanes, said Kara Kockelman, professor of transportation engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
There's a lot of employment in the parks and nearby hospitality — at hotels and restaurants — which provides lots and lots of jobs.
—Amiee White Beazley, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
How does Jamaica produce Michael Holding, Courtney Walsh, Lawrence Rowe and lots more?
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Limited paid parking options is designated lots surrounding the park are available in advance and day of show until sold out.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The company, which is a joint venture between real estate outfit Hudson Pacific Properties and private equity firm Blackstone, operates two lots in Hollywood, one in West Hollywood and one in the Valley.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lots
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Known to relieve nausea and bloating, ginger contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In fact, taking stock of your insurance is a great place to start, said Elizabeth Hausler, founder and former CEO of Build Change, a global nonprofit that helps homeowners make their properties more resilient.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As usual, the college football slate delivers tons of options, with none bigger than the Vanderbilt-Alabama and Miami-Florida State games.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, a significant portion of plastic waste is incinerated, resulting in the emission of 850 million tons of greenhouse gases.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Statewide, most of the turnover came from educators exiting their school districts entirely, including for retirement or jobs in new fields, instead of transferring to a different school district, the Policy Forum reported.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The collection is designed to encourage young girls to pursue their dreams — especially in sports and male-dominated fields.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its placement in the rankings highlights how coastal areas of China invest in large-scale infrastructure to support their dense urban and industrial clusters.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Van Kaizen’s model is demanding and best suited for those with an entrepreneurial streak who want to control their own destinies.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Time may be running out for Lorenz Hart, but other great artistic destinies are still being written.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Approximately 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis died in the operation, which lasted 22 days, according to aid groups.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Most Marxist groups in Britain have spent at least some years inside the Labour Party, hoping to change it from within.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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For all of Liverpool’s plots and schemes, there could be no plan for the fastest final goal in Champions League history, one scored by Paolo Maldini inside the first minute of the game.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Those old-fashioned TV-show plots with a premeditated murder committed for some explicable reason, that’s really an anachronism.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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This dual-purpose design requires exceptional stiffness, vibration control, and precision engineering, allowing heavy highway loads and high-speed rail traffic to share the same structure safely.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Same question, loads of responses.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Lots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lots. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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