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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
Adam Williams
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the layout opens into a more contemporary arrangement.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
On the table, lay out index cards, ribbon, and markers.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This has ample space to stand upright thanks to the home's single-floor layout.
—Adam Williams
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the layout opens into a more contemporary arrangement.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
In his note, Mish and other UBS analysts lay out a baseline scenario in which borrowers of leveraged loans and private credit see a combined $75 billion to $120 billion in fresh defaults by the end of this year.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
On the table, lay out index cards, ribbon, and markers.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
Noun
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The men's college hockey tournament continues in its usual format this year, beginning with the regionals for all 16 teams participating.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, the show has shaken up the format before, choosing to swap the order of Benedict and Colin’s stories.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The findings suggest that muscle-like coordination may emerge not solely from biochemical signaling, but also from the physical design and connectivity of the system itself.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fifty years ago, Chicago’s very own Weese demonstrated how to powerfully inspire us through architectural design that spoke of classical traditions in a clear new voice.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Stars spent a majority of time on defense but played with more attacking confidence in the second half.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The uncomfortable truth — considering the amount of blood and treasure spent — is that military solutions on their own rarely succeed.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Several ski resorts are closing much earlier than planned because there isn't enough snow to keep them open, and the temperatures aren't staying low enough to be able to make snow.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Edged has five campuses in operation and planned in Spain and Portugal with total capacity for 380 megawatt (MW).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Currently Not Collectible status The IRS may classify an account as Currently Not Collectible (CNC) if a taxpayer is facing severe financial hardship.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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SmartAsset used the Pew Research definition of middle class for its report, which classifies middle class as an income between two-thirds and double a region’s median income.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Acme dealt with this by displaying alternate forecast lines for both rain and snow, coded in different colors—a visualization that doubled as an admission that the forecast that day was a bit of a mess.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said military chaplains would no longer display their rank insignia.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the past four decades that followed its formation, Hezbollah has received billions of dollars in funding as well as different types of Iranian weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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On the Ionian side, Pietragrande Beach in Catanzaro feels dramatic and cinematic, with towering rock formations and deep blue water ideal for diving.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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In one casually stunning composition, Ion looms in the foreground over the rooftops of Cluj in the background.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Further proof emerged in studies of volcanic rocks found at Katmai called andesites and dacites, which had the same chemical composition as those blasted out of Novarupta.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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