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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
Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
PowerPresent includes 100+ layouts and templates across multiple categories.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The final three points of the Adelphi Charter lay out a model for IP to be evenly and fairly distributed internationally.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The three‑zipper layout keeps clothing, tech, and toiletries neatly separated, while interior pockets stash small essentials.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
PowerPresent includes 100+ layouts and templates across multiple categories.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Verb
These documents lay out a violent encounter, step by step.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The final three points of the Adelphi Charter lay out a model for IP to be evenly and fairly distributed internationally.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
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Only one other rider, American McLain Ward, has even won two consecutive majors since the inception of the Grand Slam format.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Each four-team pool has a double-elimination format.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Loved the quirky design features, like the aluminum rocking chair at the work desk, which added unexpected personality to the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Robert had spent the last few years accruing credit card points—more on that below—in the hopes of planning a blowout honeymoon experience for the wanderlusting couple, who had previously traveled together to romantic destinations like Japan and the south of France.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Grown-ups bring a ladder to climb into the enormous fruit, kids gather up their inflatable toys, someone makes a waterslide out of a piece of rind, and the whole community spends the day splashing in the juice and pulp (being careful to remove the seeds first).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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In 1763, one Mohawk youth had planned to attend King’s College (Columbia University) to train as a Christian missionary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The council’s action clears the way for the Otay Ranch II project, a 270-unit development planned for Village 8 East, near state Route 125 and adjacent to Olympian High School.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Those with motors of a certain size are legally classified as mopeds or motorcycles and cannot legally be ridden by anyone younger than age 16.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the people at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Central Pennsylvania don't have a criminal record and are classified as low-security detainees, said Deluzio, who lives in Fox Chapel and represents parts of Allegheny County and all of Beaver County.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This content can only be displayed if JavaScript is enabled.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
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The format of the exhibition, with objects displayed inside shipping crates, is inspired by the golden age of transatlantic travel.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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But Sestitio is looking forward to discovering new insights into the Milky Way's formation.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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At the same time, Taneja has increasingly pushed beyond traditional venture investing into company formation and operational transformation.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The composition of this fingerprint is different from the mixture of chemicals someone was initially exposed to, as some PFAS accumulate in blood to a greater extent than others.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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From 1976 through 2008, the GPI was low and stable, averaging 13, but the composition shifted markedly over time.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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