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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
Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
No extra parking is being built for Ikea, but patrons can use the existing Helms Bakery lots across Venice Boulevard, Marks said.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Triplett said some airports are now using autonomous vehicles to transport passengers from terminals to the parking garage or rental lots.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 18 Feb. 2026
There's just a lot going on in my life, just a lot of life changes with work and all that, and lots going on in the Survivor-verse.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
But amidst said lots and open spaces are acres of marsh and flooded forests, and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center stands apart as a place to interpret all this fecundity.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
The sale of three of four lots scheduled for sale is another step toward the goal.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s lots to see and do, and luckily your pets don’t have to miss out on any of the fun with the Pawsitively Pampered package.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
There are 11 free park-and-rides lots in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
In Downtown, people are now living in greater fear—poverty and desperation, as well as substance dependence and worsening mental health, have driven up interpersonal conflict in the neighborhood and depressed home values, leaving more properties and lots vacant or derelict.
—Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
No extra parking is being built for Ikea, but patrons can use the existing Helms Bakery lots across Venice Boulevard, Marks said.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Triplett said some airports are now using autonomous vehicles to transport passengers from terminals to the parking garage or rental lots.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 18 Feb. 2026
There's just a lot going on in my life, just a lot of life changes with work and all that, and lots going on in the Survivor-verse.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
But amidst said lots and open spaces are acres of marsh and flooded forests, and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center stands apart as a place to interpret all this fecundity.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
The sale of three of four lots scheduled for sale is another step toward the goal.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s lots to see and do, and luckily your pets don’t have to miss out on any of the fun with the Pawsitively Pampered package.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
There are 11 free park-and-rides lots in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lots
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In Downtown, people are now living in greater fear—poverty and desperation, as well as substance dependence and worsening mental health, have driven up interpersonal conflict in the neighborhood and depressed home values, leaving more properties and lots vacant or derelict.—
Emily Galvin Almanza,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie McHugh, a New London tenant union member, said out-of-state landlords especially are buying up properties and raising rents or evicting existing tenants.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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In truth, their nonstop flowers result in tons of seeds that go everywhere, or their toughness is actually thanks to rampant growth that threatens to smother every living thing in a 10-foot radius.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s tons of sizes and lengths available, too.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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But faculty say the fields are broad, intersecting with health, disability studies, literature, education, information studies and public policy.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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The degree often serves as a gateway to some of the highest-paying fields in business, including management consulting, investment banking, and private equity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The late-season fruits are incredibly showy, arranged in dense clusters circling the stems.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Hall's vineyard-style seating is arranged like clusters of grapes on different vines, meaning there’s no bad seat in the house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pawel’s view was that we are all born innocent, and things happen to people to shape their destinies.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our Local Group — like all galaxy groups and galaxy clusters — will experience this, eventually creating a super-galaxy known as Milkdromeda.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 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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Medinsky has written several history books that focus on exposing purported Western plots against Russia and denigrate Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The club met regularly, held dances, and provided burial insurance and cemetery plots.—
Dorothy Roberts,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Lots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lots. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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