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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
David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
With beanbags, open-plan layouts, and students working on laptops and tablets, Alpha schools resemble a lounge or co-working space more than a traditional classroom.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Anyone who's bought tickets for a live show is likely familiar with Ticketmaster, but lay out for me how Live Nation and Ticketmaster operate.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Gibson worked with McManus and Bibens—who had previously overseen improvements to the circa-1950s Maurice Fatio–style residence for its former owners—to reorient the layout around the needs of its new, young family.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
With beanbags, open-plan layouts, and students working on laptops and tablets, Alpha schools resemble a lounge or co-working space more than a traditional classroom.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the new reports issued by the IG’s remaining staff still lay out the risks posed by a warming planet to the nation’s most dangerous toxic waste sites.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Anyone who's bought tickets for a live show is likely familiar with Ticketmaster, but lay out for me how Live Nation and Ticketmaster operate.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
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The sensor format offers a solid upgrade in picture quality versus cameras with smaller sensors, and is a good option for discerning photographers who want something better than entry-level but don't want to carry a larger interchangeable lens mirrorless system.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The month-long format is meant to serve as a sustained platform to counteract the volatility surrounding the fair.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rumors about the product have been swirling since last year, and the latest scoop says the company may be testing four different designs for the wearable.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the Epistle to the Galatians, Paul strains to show that the Gentile mission and the Jerusalem mission, though carried out by mutually mistrustful parties, belong to a single divine design.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the courtroom, Alfortish’s face looked gaunt after spending roughly a year in prison, and his hair, thinning now, had gone white.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Scott and Peggy Oppenheimer spent over $2,000 for the VIP treatment, which includes unlimited beverages.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The people who plan years in advance, who spend great fortunes, and for what?—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ladeana says her family plans to organize another big search for Josh at the end of May, around his 39th birthday.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Named in honor of NASA astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, New Glenn is a powerful two-stage rocket manufactured by Blue Origin classified as a heavy-lift launch vehicle.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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The NightFlight Expedition and Mission Bermuda attractions are not classified as roller coasters by Roller Coaster Database.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition, Ware continued to display a feathery 3-point stroke, with a pair in the first half.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The idea of metamorphosis is aptly displayed in the Butterfly story, which shows off unenhanced padparadscha and Montana sapphires that form the creature’s wings, alongside fancy vivid yellow diamonds or white oval diamonds to create the butterfly itself.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Captured during ongoing flight testing, the image shows the aircraft in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker, marking a significant milestone in the program’s maturation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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The former principal Ailey dancer (from 2005 to 2014) is now the dance company’s new artistic director, only the fourth artistic director since the New York company’s formation by its namesake in 1958.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some of these are arranged into more staid compositions of geometric bands of color, while others bend and bulge into shapes evoking the baroque ruination of junk-yard findings.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The belief remains, Kennard said, but the reality of the Lakers’ preferred roster composition collapsed when Doncic grabbed his left hamstring and hobbled off the court during the third quarter of their April 2 loss in Oklahoma City.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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