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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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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
David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The current proposal, approved by the county’s Planning Commission, includes 10 lots ranging in size from about one-half acre to nearly two acres, according to a staff presentation.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Ultraprocessed meals that were both energy-dense (lots of calories per gram) and hyperpalatable.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Beatrice is such a fierce, very smart, fiercely loyal friend, but also has lots of vulnerability.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
There's lots of content online, and what is good for a child may be different from family to family.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Also lots of optimizing my health.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The Spurs responded with their best game of the series, a 115-111 win that required lots of mental fortitude and, in the end, sent Knicks fans home quiet.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Whereas musicians often view their careers as marathons, putting out lots of music and touring excessively with the hope that all of the small actions will gradually snowball into future success.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
Noun
All those servers need lots of water to feed the system that keeps them cool.
—David Wade, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The current proposal, approved by the county’s Planning Commission, includes 10 lots ranging in size from about one-half acre to nearly two acres, according to a staff presentation.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Ultraprocessed meals that were both energy-dense (lots of calories per gram) and hyperpalatable.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Beatrice is such a fierce, very smart, fiercely loyal friend, but also has lots of vulnerability.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
There's lots of content online, and what is good for a child may be different from family to family.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Also lots of optimizing my health.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The Spurs responded with their best game of the series, a 115-111 win that required lots of mental fortitude and, in the end, sent Knicks fans home quiet.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Whereas musicians often view their careers as marathons, putting out lots of music and touring excessively with the hope that all of the small actions will gradually snowball into future success.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lots
Noun
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Lan, 69, built a sprawling real estate empire of luxury homes and commercial properties before she was accused of one of the biggest frauds in global history.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The town moved to amend its zoning regulations to allow for greater flexibility for those who want to convert older office properties into residential or mixed-use redevelopments, with Greenberg a vocal proponent of the changes.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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This isn’t the place for people who prefer resorts that provide tons of entertainment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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In fact, millions of tons remain unaccounted for.—
Lisa Emili,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Blue skies extended to the horizon, and a small colony of tents, camper vans and motorhomes sprawled out across the lush alfalfa fields.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Researchers estimate that at least 4% of the ocean's surface is covered by floating mats and clusters of seaweed, with levels expected to increase further throughout June.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Bright orange milkweed aphids (Aphis nerii) usually emerge toward the end of summer and feed in clusters on the stems and leaves of common milkweed, swamp milkweed, and other milkweed plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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People want to control their own destinies.—
Jon Ostenson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The movies before this one, their destinies were so half-hazard.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Officers in riot gear and on horseback worked to manage large crowds that poured into the streets following the win.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Initial crowds were eager to watch the twisty conspiracy thriller on the biggest and brightest screens, with premium large formats representing a mighty 48% of grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Instead, groups gather on comfortable furniture and chat while sipping cocktails and dealing playing cards.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Break large groups into smaller groups.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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