1
as in property
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 ton
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 field
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 bunch
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 destiny
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 crowd
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 group
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 to allot
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 lot
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The cinematic and melancholy video follows Gomez around a studio lot, seemingly reflecting on her life of young stardom.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Car theft in Michigan is an enemy that automakers, owners, and residents have been accustomed to since the beginning of cars in Michigan, in part because of simply how many cars are manufactured there and left on lots waiting for shipment to customers or lots elsewhere.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
As part of her 2018 deal, Pompeo was guaranteed office space for the company on Disney's lot, as well as pilot commitments.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
These three lots are being voluntarily recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ('FDA') provided information to Alchemee regarding test results for benzene content of samples in these lots.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The cinematic and melancholy video follows Gomez around a studio lot, seemingly reflecting on her life of young stardom.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Car theft in Michigan is an enemy that automakers, owners, and residents have been accustomed to since the beginning of cars in Michigan, in part because of simply how many cars are manufactured there and left on lots waiting for shipment to customers or lots elsewhere.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
As part of her 2018 deal, Pompeo was guaranteed office space for the company on Disney's lot, as well as pilot commitments.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lot
Noun
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As the market sees an average of around 30 deals a week in the $4 million and up range, mostly condominiums, the essential balance of properties sold remains constant from 2024.—
Frederick Peters,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Homeland actress and Hannibal alum first purchased the townhouse in 2012 for $6.9 million, according to property records.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The company says this initiative saves up to 60 tons of food waste annually compared to buffet-style dining.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, most new parents don’t have a ton of time to devote to practices like meditation or journaling.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grimes scored in bunches against the Knicks on Tuesday and finished with a team-high 26 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field, 1-of-6 shooting from the three-point line and 9-of-10 from the foul line.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Amazon is running a bunch of sneaky deals on Martha Stewart’s housewares line, including furniture, kitchen essentials, and seasonal decor starting at $16.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Your Legacy Starts Today The time to take control of your financial destiny is now.—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk proclaims 'the entire destiny of humanity' rests on Wisconsin court election GOP jitters?—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Given the buzz, Glory owner and co-head coach Keke Blackmon has no idea how big of a crowd to expect Saturday.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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It’s expected the A’s will draw near-capacity crowds for the bulk of their games, particularly in series against popular teams like the Cubs, New York Yankees and the Giants.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to financial statements from Take-Two, the organization appears to have allotted for a $74.5 million marketing budget beginning in April, which is when the next fiscal year begins.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Estimates are, Schools will be allowed to distribute as much as $20.5 million to student-athletes, but this will vary from school to school, conference to conference and schools will be able to allot different amounts to different sports.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lot. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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