Definition of lotnext
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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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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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How is the word lot distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of lot are destiny, doom, fate, and portion. While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance.

it was her lot to die childless

When might destiny be a better fit than lot?

In some situations, the words destiny and lot are roughly equivalent. However, destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end.

the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world

When could doom be used to replace lot?

Although the words doom and lot have much in common, doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate.

if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain

When would fate be a good substitute for lot?

The synonyms fate and lot are sometimes interchangeable, but fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome.

the fate of the submarine is unknown

Where would portion be a reasonable alternative to lot?

While the synonyms portion and lot are close in meaning, portion implies the apportioning of good and evil.

remorse was his daily portion

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Recent Examples of lot
Noun
The adults played pickup softball games in the adjacent lot and then came inside for a beer and Ellen McCarthy’s famous crab cakes. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026 This strategy saved them not only time and hassle but lots and lots of money. David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Owners should read the full announcement and check the product name, package size, lot number and expiration date. Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 27 July 2026 An affordable housing project planned for a North Natomas lot is planned to be comprised of 140 units across four buildings. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lot
Noun
  • Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Other efforts include the suspension of the nightly hotel tax charged at higher-end properties and the removal of the 7% municipal fee applied to hotel and restaurant bills.
    Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Other air styler round brushes leave my fine hair looking more wind-swept than blown-out, with a ton of fly-aways.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
  • The government estimates that up to 9,000 tons reach its Caribbean coastline on the worst days.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Not the actual on-the-field product, but those who want to attend the games.
    Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • Some of the top players in the field, though, did not get off to a good start.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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  • Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • There’s a bunch of other Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul people on Sugar, such as director Michael Morris and DP Marshall Adams.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Ella Rubin seems to have always known an actor’s life was her destiny.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The themes are about honor and destiny; there are massively violent battle scenes; one character ends up with the entire back half of his skull bashed in.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • By evening, crowds overflowed outside the site and spilled onto the streets and lanes.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The Tesla Diner is one year old as crowds lined up to charge at the highest-usage Supercharger in the world.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Prepare for a wait—on busy weekends, this casual spot attracts a crowd, with waits up to two hours for groups.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • That message tells us so much about Shai and his standing in the group.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • And then another and another, nearly doubling the time allotted, thrilled to be exploring the connections between past and present.
    Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • The salary structure was also updated in the new CBA, changing how teams can allot their caps.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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“Lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lot. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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