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noun

Definition of plotsnext
plural of plot
1
as in schemes
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends the Secret Service uncovered just in time a plot to assassinate the President

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2
as in fields
a small area of usually open land grew vegetables in a little plot

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3
as in properties
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development subdivided the old farm into plots for tract houses

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4
as in stories
the unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work wrote novels in which the plot was always subordinate to the characterizations

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plots

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verb

present tense third-person singular of plot
as in plans
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends mobsters were caught plotting to take over the company

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plots
  1. properties
  2. stories
  3. conspiracies
  4. tracts
  5. actions
  6. parcels
  7. meadows
Noun
  • 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 silicone bristles are infused with zinc and silver, which have antimicrobial properties.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of properties
Noun
  • Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of stories
Noun
  • The Night Agent Brought together by a midnight phone call, an FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert must unravel an ever-growing web of political conspiracies.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • After a period co-founding a video game company, West started flying airplanes and learned about the conspiracies that accompany aircraft, according to his author biography on Amazon.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of conspiracies
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of tracts
Noun
  • Former progressive allies, some with wise, old heads, either stood up against Johnson’s actions or looked away and let their silence and disappointment speak for them.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of actions
Noun
  • Banh bot loc Often likened to crystal dumplings, these translucent parcels are made with tapioca starch and have a delightfully springy and chewy texture.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The estate, which includes an eight-bedroom residence spread across three separate parcels, has now shattered Malibu's previous price record of $200 million, held by Jay-Z and Beyoncé since 2022.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of parcels
Noun
  • These birds primarily breed in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, favoring open landscapes like wetlands, meadows, and agricultural fields.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This scenic route winds through lush meadows and along San Luis Obispo Creek, offering walkers, bikers, and joggers a front-row seat to the region’s natural beauty.
    Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
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