LAID DOWN Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

laid down

verb

past tense of lay down

as in enacted

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action the city council promises to lay down new ordinances that will force dog walkers to clean up after their animals

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as in declared

to state clearly and strongly at the risk of their popularity, the parents laid down the rules for the party and wouldn't accept any arguments

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as in specified

to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly the supervisor laid down the procedure for a complaint of sexual harassment

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as in relinquished

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress commanded the surrounded troops to lay down their weapons

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Advertisement Ohio Ohio, which was required under state law to redraw its maps ahead of the 2026 elections, enacted new district lines that reshaped two districts in Republicans’ favor.

— Connor Greene, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
Even if a voter approved of policies enacted during his first few years, they were distracted when the focus was on him.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

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The Associated Press declared Matsui the winner Tuesday afternoon over Vang, a Sacramento City Council member who entered the race pushing for a new generation of Democratic leadership.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Sanaa was declared the political capital and Saleh the interim president, with Aden as the economic capital, Beidh as the vice president, and Attas as the prime minister.

— Manfred W. Wenner All, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of declared

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Apple hasn’t specified what will happen to the decades worth of Support Community posts when the platform shuts down next week.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
However, the company has not specified the battery chemistry or how far the aircraft could travel on battery power alone.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of specified

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The school board recently passed an item preemptively approving layoffs should co-location siphon funds from existing schools.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
One of the polymers also passed outgassing tests conducted by Spain’s National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA).

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of passed

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With the game fully in hand, junior center Clara Silva asserted herself in the second half with six straight points to extend TCU’s lead to 68-18 as the Horned Frogs leaned on Silva’s size to punish the Lions’ front court off the pick and roll.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Strong returned for the start of the second half and asserted herself with two quick 3-pointers.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of asserted

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East Aurora, like the rest of the state, continues to struggle with chronic absenteeism — defined as students who have missed 10% or more of school.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
It's also defined by tons of glazing, including windows and large operable doors.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of defined

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The fog rendered our headlamps nearly useless, blinding us more than lighting our way.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2026
These two components are also rendered in black, as is the rest of the sneaker save for hits of silver coming by way of glittery tongue brands, metallic eyestay clips and a portion of the midsole with only a slight amount of luster.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2026

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