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as in spent
to hand over or use up in payment
he laid out big bucks for a new lawnmower that runs by itself
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the transatlantic balloonists laid out a backup plan in case of an emergency
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as in classified
to put into a particular arrangement
plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region
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as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
for the historic celebration, the museum laid out its full collection of native artifacts
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid out
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The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026 -
The 52-year-old Utah resident spent a full day traveling between thrift stores, used bookstores and independent bookshops, filling her car with enough reading material to carry her through the year.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Hotels are also planned by the investors in surrounding areas in the Vjosa-Narta protected zone, which environmentalists say is rich with wildlife, including flamingo habitats.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The six-time NASCAR Cup Series champion owner had planned to have Kyle Busch by his side on the Saturday before the Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
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Those encounters resulted in 50 arrests, including 16 classified as immigration arrests, placing Miami Springs among the most active municipalities in Florida participating in the program despite its relatively small population.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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While Smith-Wade received some safety snaps last season, he’s always been classified as a cornerback.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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The young David displayed hypergraphic tendencies—the compulsive need to make a mark, to depict.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Objection assigns a human investigator — at the $2,000 price tier, a college graduate; for $10,000, a former CIA or FBI agent — to gather evidence, which is displayed as exhibits.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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But while a cash prize might be dangled, it's often never paid — particularly if the kid carrying out the crime gets busted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Swift and Kelce reportedly paid $3 million to rent the 820,000-square-foot Madison Square Garden for three days — one to set up, one for the nuptials, and one to strike everything, according to TMZ.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also said last week that his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Ramona West End Fire Safe Council is presenting a Wildland Urban Interface Workshop to help residents get prepared for a wildfire.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The five-bedroom estate is arranged around a central pool courtyard, creating a private interior world of gardens, shaded terraces and open-air gathering spaces.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Police in Las Vegas arranged for him to be arrested and then extradited to California, Clark said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The painting of Camille has never been exhibited or offered for sale in the UK.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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Participants treated with semaglutide exhibited a broad pattern of slower biological aging linked to inflammation and blood, brain, heart, kidney, liver and metabolic health.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Laid out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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