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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
Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Several California cities have levied taxes on empty homes and lots, with varied success.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Higher crime rates were found at bus stops in areas with liquor stores, vacant buildings and lots, rundown buildings and areas with proportionally greater litter.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Howell did note the number of lots closed was significant.
—John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, people who present themselves as longtime fans and followers of Stern’s career have had lots to say about the lawsuit, with people wondering what Kuhn could reveal about Beth Stern’s feline obsession.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Do not park in lots for The Trailhead, Press Cafe, Keith House, or Bike Mart.
—Ella Gonzales
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Under the plan, employers making multi-year downtown commitments could be eligible for a year of free parking in city lots and ramps.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
The binary lots also are still used today.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Several California cities have levied taxes on empty homes and lots, with varied success.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Higher crime rates were found at bus stops in areas with liquor stores, vacant buildings and lots, rundown buildings and areas with proportionally greater litter.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Howell did note the number of lots closed was significant.
—John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, people who present themselves as longtime fans and followers of Stern’s career have had lots to say about the lawsuit, with people wondering what Kuhn could reveal about Beth Stern’s feline obsession.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Do not park in lots for The Trailhead, Press Cafe, Keith House, or Bike Mart.
—Ella Gonzales
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Under the plan, employers making multi-year downtown commitments could be eligible for a year of free parking in city lots and ramps.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lots
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During the chase, Leatherman used highly dangerous evasive moves on local roads, open fields and residential properties, court documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the Dallas suburb of Hutchins, a real estate company confirmed that it was contacted about one of its properties but wouldn't sell or lease any buildings to DHS for use as a detention facility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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According to the Palo Alto Transportation Management Association, the program kept nearly three million car miles off local roads last year and cut more than a thousand tons of greenhouse gas emissions.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The lower ground floor, meanwhile, contains an en suite bedroom for guests or staff, as well as a gym, which opens to a small terrace, and a huge, custom-outfitted dressing room with tons of wardrobe storage and its own bath.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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These courses prepare senior servicepeople for positions of responsibility in the national-defense arena and also provide them with the opportunity to collaborate with their civilian counterparts, many of whom will go on to be leaders in a multitude of strategically important fields.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The lake has been shrinking for decades as farmers divert melting snow and rain onto fields to grow crops, including alfalfa for cattle.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hummingbirds need open space when hunting for insects, so plants should be in clusters with hover space in between, allowing the birds good visibility and clear space to dart after a meal on the wing.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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First, look for clusters of light green eggs, often laid in a triangle shape like billiard balls, on the undersides of leaves, and crush them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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But Calle, like any writer, sketches her characters and frames their destinies.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Still, health experts and groups including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology argue that creating a tobacco-free generation could dramatically reduce preventable deaths and secure a healthier future for today’s children and future generations.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 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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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said that new legislation would be introduced to address violent plots that aren’t considered terrorism.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Even basic additions that followed, such as mushrooms and sweet peppers, sprang from secret plots.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Lots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lots. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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