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as in put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
just lay the book over there on the table for now
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2
as in settled
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the rain was just hard enough to lay the dust in the air
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
state officials tried to lay a tax on merchandise sold over the Internet
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as in prepared
to make ready in advance
she's laying plans for the charity auction months ahead of time
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as in applied
to put a layer of on a surface
the mason laid mortar over the first row of bricks before starting the second
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as in bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
I'll lay five dollars that you can't do it
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as in ascribed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
an electrical fire that was laid to faulty wiring
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as in buried
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
lay the corpse to rest
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Recent Examples of laid
The fourth egg of the season comes just a few days after Southern California's favorite bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, laid their third egg.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
For one, the walls have been restored to their original state and left bare to enhance their materiality and natural tones, while a black Italian herringbone wood floor was laid to reprise the dark ethos of the brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Researchers also identified numerous arthropods, including radiodonts, described as apex predators of the time — the top hunters of their underwater world, their soft tissues now laid open for examination half a billion years later.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
He was laid to rest at the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery at 1361 Berlin Turnpike in Wethersfield.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The rise of restaurant robotics The pandemic exacerbated a labor shortage crisis in the restaurant industry that laid the groundwork for back-of-house automation to gain popularity.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The news site Deadspin took clips of different anchors intoning the same words and laid them over one another to make a hellish cacophony.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Mist had laid moist fingers on her windowpane, clouding the city outside.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Just outside, a couple of seasoned collectors laid their shimmering goods out on a bench for passersby to admire and approach.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
For one, the walls have been restored to their original state and left bare to enhance their materiality and natural tones, while a black Italian herringbone wood floor was laid to reprise the dark ethos of the brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Researchers also identified numerous arthropods, including radiodonts, described as apex predators of the time — the top hunters of their underwater world, their soft tissues now laid open for examination half a billion years later.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
He was laid to rest at the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery at 1361 Berlin Turnpike in Wethersfield.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The rise of restaurant robotics The pandemic exacerbated a labor shortage crisis in the restaurant industry that laid the groundwork for back-of-house automation to gain popularity.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The news site Deadspin took clips of different anchors intoning the same words and laid them over one another to make a hellish cacophony.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Mist had laid moist fingers on her windowpane, clouding the city outside.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Just outside, a couple of seasoned collectors laid their shimmering goods out on a bench for passersby to admire and approach.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid
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The Shibaura location puts the property at the forefront of Tokyo's waterfront development, with easy access to both Haneda Airport and the city center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bam Adebayo put together a strong performance for the Heat, finishing with 29 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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With no answers, her parents’ intense grief settled into silence, and her three brothers grew up not knowing what happened to their 3-year-old sister.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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White was also a candidate for the position during the election that ultimately settled on Howell as executive director.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Because the airwaves were public property licensed to private stations, the government imposed conditions to ensure no single political voice monopolized them.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rounding to the nearest nickel would not alter the sales price, the amount of tax collected, or any surcharges, assessments or fees imposed on the sale, according to the bill analysis by legislative staffers.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Read Credit Suisse’s own post-mortem report on its Archegos failings, prepared by law firm Paul Weiss.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shortstop Willy Adames took Devers’ accurate throw and applied a tag to Suzuki and then, with half the ballpark yelling at him, turned toward third to see the two Cubs base runners.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Technical materials are also consistent between the two Lows, through up-to-the-date PopCush insoles, DuraCap underlays in high-wear zones and a SickStick rubber compound applied to the classic waffle pattern outsole.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Yet Gu bet on herself, not only in this event, but even daring to compete in three Winter Olympic events — slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air — the only female freestyle skier to do so.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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And so being extra special is betting on yourself.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, the benefits the city has ascribed to data center development have not assuaged concerns about potential environmental harm.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, D’Amaro does not suffer from the myopic, centralized operator mentality ascribed to Chapek, appreciating the creative talent that is core to Disney magic.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The entire team struggled to land a 3-point shot, missing their first 11 attempts from behind the arc before Bogdanovic buried one with one second left in the first half to pull the Clippers within 44-38 at the intermission.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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The settlement ends litigation between Novartis, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, and the estate of Lacks, a mother who died of cervical cancer at age 31 and was buried in an unmarked grave.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Laid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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