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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
John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Huntersville and the Lake Norman area North of the city, Huntersville and the broader Lake Norman region appeal to families looking for more space, larger lots and a clearly suburban feel.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Think lots of skimpy bikinis with fringes, sequins and shimmer.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
State inspectors last week found lots of fly issues at South Florida restaurants, with the critters seen buzzing around kitchens, bars, storage and restroom areas.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Noun
In the same way that content-creation machines and gaming laptops saw lots of crossover in the late 2010s/early 2020s, hardware that works well for two camps (gaming and AI) will once again feature across some new models.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Huntersville and the Lake Norman area North of the city, Huntersville and the broader Lake Norman region appeal to families looking for more space, larger lots and a clearly suburban feel.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Think lots of skimpy bikinis with fringes, sequins and shimmer.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
State inspectors last week found lots of fly issues at South Florida restaurants, with the critters seen buzzing around kitchens, bars, storage and restroom areas.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lot
Noun
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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Seeing the property through her eyes, as someone who has worked on the grounds for over 11 years, offers a truly soulful look at how the resort protects its residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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If your summer wardrobe is feeling a bit boring or outdated, don’t fret — Amazon just added tons of new styles to its sale section, and my top picks are all going for $10 or less.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Always check for live music, the sustainable safari and tons of local goods.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The Masters Meet is the meet from which CIF-SS track and field athletes qualify for the CIF State Championships on Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, at Buchanan High in Clovis.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Zach Neto walked to open the bottom of the first inning before Trout launched his 13th home run over the center-field wall for a 2-0 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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This set is my favorite of the bunch.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The best of the bunch are Hernandez and Nevarez.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Little did Franco and Beppe know at the time how significantly those clubs would figure in their destiny.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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People want to control their own destinies.—
Jon Ostenson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The display outside the home drew a diverse crowd who supported the idea that free speech should be protected.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The Garden crowd isn't ready for this.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Some groups came out in support of the update, however, including Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Jacob Coleman, the conservative advocacy group’s Minnesota director, said the convention marked the display’s debut.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Kraft Sports + Entertainment COO Jim Nolan said the stadium will be able to add to the 5,000 parking spaces currently allotted for World Cup attendees, and also noted that independent lots along Route 1 will account for another 5,000 spots.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Landry is asking for an additional $82 million for next year’s corrections budget — 11% more than currently allotted.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
22 May 2026
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“Lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lot. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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