plots 1 of 2

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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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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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
  • Similar to the alchemists of yore, Hollywood has spent countless hours and money trying to figure out how to turn beloved video game properties into box office gold.
    Josh Weiss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of properties
Noun
  • Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of stories
Noun
  • 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
  • Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman won't seek reelection in November, a decision that blows the race for his seat wide open and adds to the list of election officials leaving their posts amid a wave of unfounded voting conspiracies and threats.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 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
  • The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 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
  • Though they were given six months to complete their task, the battalion sorted the parcels in half that time —just 90 days.
    Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Roads and highways have carved up previously wide-open stretches of desert into parcels that are in some cases too small to allow for the breeding and genetic diversity needed to sustain their population health.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 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
Definition of meadows
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