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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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
That decision also determined that deductions cannot be taken unless leases specify which costs can be shared and lay out how the deductions will be calculated.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
For those who need more room, the layout can be upgraded to 40 feet for an additional cost, expanding it into a three-bedroom retreat.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Before putting them on, lay out the necklaces unclasped.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
That decision also determined that deductions cannot be taken unless leases specify which costs can be shared and lay out how the deductions will be calculated.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
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Movies That Don’t Exist, a native digital format created and directed by Hernández, where AI becomes an experimental tool that amplifies creativity and connects with audiences through his YouTube channel, with over 3 million subscribers.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, Hayley Williams inverted the entire format by releasing her solo album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party as 17 separate singles.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The innovative design allows for a loft space, an open-concept kitchen and dining area, plus a bathroom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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By simultaneously handling the design and engineering, Pininfarina was able to accelerate the entire process.—
Stephen Treffinger,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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That year, the board hired Pat Gelsinger, an engineer who had spent 30 years at Intel before leaving it for other companies and eventually running VMware.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elordi spent up to 10 hours per session in the makeup chair and worked 18-hour days in full prosthetics.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, there's a lot more open space and outdoor activities than what would have been planned before the pandemic.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Griffith decided to proceed to trial as planned.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cause was classified as norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and is commonly known as the stomach flu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both the Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball classify the race as a likely victory for Spanberger.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The twins displayed just how different their styles on the red carpet, but still agreed that leather footwear was the way to go for the event.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 82-mile loop travels along lava fields, forests, rivers, waterfalls, and displays mountain views of six Cascade peaks.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Clot formation is a health risk arising from sluggish blood flow through the veins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Observations of these rogue giants provide unique insight into planetary formation and behavior.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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That means Swift incorporated a portion of the pop classic's composition into her version, in this case the melody and beginning chorus lyrics.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many people incorporate walking to change their body composition, support their mental health, or improve cardiovascular health.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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