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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 Moin, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
The $68 million mansion has a spacious layout, a gym, a pickleball court, office space and accommodated both families.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 May 2025
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
Despite aggressive efforts to shrink federal spending through the new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE has actually not delivered anything close to the cost-cutting promises laid out by billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Since its opening in late March at One Wall Street in Manhattan’s financial district, Printemps has been the talk of the town, primarily because of its stunning architecture, fresco artwork, unique layout and emphasis on hospitality with three restaurants and two bars.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
The $68 million mansion has a spacious layout, a gym, a pickleball court, office space and accommodated both families.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
In remarks at a budget committee meeting Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus laid out the daunting budget numbers and announced a slimmed structure, cutting senior management from 14 to seven and the number of departments from 76 to 34.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
Despite aggressive efforts to shrink federal spending through the new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE has actually not delivered anything close to the cost-cutting promises laid out by billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
Noun
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The Pitt cross-pollinates the intensity of ER trauma scenes with the real-time format of 24.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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With Vancouver and Seattle coming on board as expansion franchises for Season 3, the 2025 draft format and details of the expansion draft have not yet been announced. Follow me on Twitter.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The buttons are eye-catching and polished, and the sleeveless design offers plenty of airflow to your arms.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The cake pop features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolatey icing and finished with a summer strawberry design.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Residents of the 8th Congressional District spend an average of 13% of their household income on energy — the highest in the state, according to Department of Commerce data.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The Miami-headquartered Restaurant Brands International (RBI) plans to spend up to $700 million through 2028 as part of its plan to revitalize Burger King.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Windham plans to join one of the university’s two bands that is comprised of music majors.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Our writers picked a few obvious candidates (anytime Lamar Jackson-Patrick Mahomes clash in any year classifies as must-see).—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Based on double-occupancy stateroom bookings, groups typically need to have a minimum of five to eight cabins to be classified as a group.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The artists’ works will be displayed at the Tribeca Festival Hub at Spring Studios throughout the festival before being presented to this year’s festival award winners.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Like Leads and Contacts, Insightly displays Opportunities in a table by default.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The formation of Freedom House In November 1966, former Pennsylvania Governor David Lawrence collapsed at a rally.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The strategic Maharashtra Day release date holds particular significance, as the holiday commemorates the formation of the state where Shivaji’s legacy remains profoundly influential.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Hockney participated in the composition of each sequence and the layout of each space.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The Actual Portfolio: This refers to the current composition of the investment holdings.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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