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as in format
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the decorator changed the layout of the living room three times before declaring it finished
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the layout of his portraits typically consists of a finely drawn subject against a roughly sketched background
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as in to spend
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 to plan
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 to classify
to put into a particular arrangement
plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region
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as in to display
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 layout
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Spanning more than 6,300 square feet, the layout manages to feel both generous and livable.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
At the beginning, how much of Holly’s story for season five did the Duffers lay out for you?
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The rooms Canyon Ranch Lenox has 126 rooms and suites, restrained in tone and largely consistent in layout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Spanning more than 6,300 square feet, the layout manages to feel both generous and livable.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
In most states, those determinations will begin in January, when legislatures convene and governors lay out their agendas.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
At the beginning, how much of Holly’s story for season five did the Duffers lay out for you?
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
Noun
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Consider Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast, which began in 2006, developing its current long-form, immersive format that explores major historical topics with a punk sensibility.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cameron’s focus has been on reality series and dating formats.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross is considered one of the most important figures in golf, and the club is frequently praised for staying true to his traditional design style.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Joabe Barbosa, Matthew Plese and Omar Yousaf spent the day riding the entire MARTA rail system in an attempt to complete the full route in roughly three hours.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set personal check‑ins on your calendar at the end of each week to review progress, plan adjustments and reflect on what worked and what didn’t.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Researchers classified Claude interactions by purpose — work, education, personal use — and then explored how AI was being deployed within work tasks.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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They're classified as hexapods and are more closely related to crustaceans rather than insects, despite their appearance.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It is made up, with the exception of a few old heads, of young players rich in potential but prone to the type of inconsistency displayed by the 18-year-old Greek forward.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Against Gauff, Svitolina displayed relentless aggression, attacking the American’s faltering forehand.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to Cai Suliang, identified by CCTV as a member of a PLA bomber formation, the aircraft’s most visible difference from the H-6K is the addition of two externally mounted pods.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dragon’s blood appears to help inhibit abnormal blood clot formation by influencing platelet aggregation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced composition of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive strategy to take advantage of favorable market conditions while mitigating losses when markets decline, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instruments like the Digital Product Passport will ensure transparent documentation regarding its composition, production methods, and guidance for repair or recycling.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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