1
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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3
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
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Many are paid lots, but free street parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
What has changed is willingness from OPEC and Saudi Arabia to pump lots more oil in a bid to regain market share lost to, among others, frackers in Texas.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The 90-minute drama, penned by Esio Trot writer Paul Mayhew-Archer, chronicles a touching story about two people with lots in common — a sense of humour, a love of dance, and Parkinson’s.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, six-foot-tall brush is growing in undeveloped lots nearby.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
That's how much the 167,533-square-foot Point Loomis shopping center — which previously housed a Pick 'n Save — and two out lots were recently sold for.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Perched on the exclusive Biscayne Point, the estate spans two lots and offers 150 feet of open bay frontage, sweeping water views, and the kind of privacy that makes celebrities and moguls swoon.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Wholesale Produce Supply has suspended production and distribution of the affected lots as the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
The thieves ignored the mall’s jewelry stores and went after shoes – lots and lots of shoes.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Many are paid lots, but free street parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
What has changed is willingness from OPEC and Saudi Arabia to pump lots more oil in a bid to regain market share lost to, among others, frackers in Texas.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The 90-minute drama, penned by Esio Trot writer Paul Mayhew-Archer, chronicles a touching story about two people with lots in common — a sense of humour, a love of dance, and Parkinson’s.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, six-foot-tall brush is growing in undeveloped lots nearby.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
That's how much the 167,533-square-foot Point Loomis shopping center — which previously housed a Pick 'n Save — and two out lots were recently sold for.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Perched on the exclusive Biscayne Point, the estate spans two lots and offers 150 feet of open bay frontage, sweeping water views, and the kind of privacy that makes celebrities and moguls swoon.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Wholesale Produce Supply has suspended production and distribution of the affected lots as the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lots
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That is, some of the properties suffered damage during the war, but others were destroyed because the owners left the country during the conflict.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over 5,000 customers gave it a five-star rating, praising its wrinkle-resistance properties.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Turning waste Into energy The Surrey Biofuel Facility processes approximately 115,000 tons of food waste each year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Like Ferrari, by 2016, tons of automakers caught on to CarPlay and began integrating it into their products.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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In September 2021, nine months after purchasing the team — then called Kansas City NWSL — the KC Current announced the purchase of 75 acres in Riverside to build a $15 million training facility with three practice fields.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
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Winners were selected by a jury made up of more than 550 members of the Film and TV Academy, which is currently being established to bring together professionals from across the Adriatic region and various fields of the film industry.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Five clusters of uniformed girls press together, arms uplifted, each holding up another girl who balances on one leg.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, everybody has their own destinies and their own plans in life.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Van Kaizen’s model is demanding and best suited for those with an entrepreneurial streak who want to control their own destinies.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The character names in many western fantasy books today would sound right at home in a Welsh classroom, and numerous plots draw on our myths and history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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That emotional flow is especially evident in The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever series that blends lighthearted plots with consistent emotional depth.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Silos’ Food Truck Park also offers a range of local vendors with loads of meals and drinks to enjoy all day long.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Choose storage with wheels This trunk with wheels can be moved depending on needs; plus, with all its ample room, it can be filled with loads of extra clothes and necessities for the home, like paper towels and toilet paper rolls, until they are needed inside the house.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Lots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lots. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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