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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 Synonyms for lots
Noun
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Rising prices might encourage some homeowners to list their properties, but many might remain cautious due to the costs of purchasing replacement properties.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The report attributes the climb to a whopping 52 percent drop in the number of listings in prime Dubai neighborhoods over the past year, in addition to a 65 percent dip in properties priced at $10 million and above.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Acknowledging this failure, the NSO now distributes a basic one-page bare-bones list of the evening’s music, but that in no way substitutes for the music and artist notes in a full program.—
Marty McBroom,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All schools in Ireland and Northern Ireland were closed on Friday, while hundreds were also shuttered across Scotland, with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney also warning against travel.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Having hundreds of officers out on permanent injury or sick leave, plus dozens more detailed to various specialized task forces, has exacerbated the staffing crunch.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The body is generally good at responding to drops in temperature, but the nose and upper respiratory tracts can respond more slowly, Pekosz said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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Chevron is a major national gas producer with power generation equipment and very large tracts of land that could be used for data centers, the executive said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
14 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Conversely, the villains are the ones with the money and the upper hand like The Joker and Black Mask, who have exorbitant amounts of capabilities through their seemingly endless fortunes.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even so, Fletcher refused to be downbeat about the slump in British fortunes.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This program admits individuals for 30-day cycles, assigns them to a case manager, and requires active participation to end homelessness.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bill also assigns penalties for a first offense of $100 to $300 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, there are piles of them back at the house.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The fire is spotting ahead of itself in mulch piles and making runs across levees that are in place.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Lots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lots. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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