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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
John Bacon, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Real estate professionals during the 2000s and early 2010s reported that a large majority of buyers sought open floor plans, and homes with these layouts often sold for higher prices.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
The Indus Waters Treaty lays out how India and Pakistan use water from six rivers that flow through both countries.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Real estate professionals during the 2000s and early 2010s reported that a large majority of buyers sought open floor plans, and homes with these layouts often sold for higher prices.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
Over a hamburger, Glickman lays out his vision for the studio.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
The Indus Waters Treaty lays out how India and Pakistan use water from six rivers that flow through both countries.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
Noun
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McIlroy and Lowry will play alongside Tom Hoge and Kevin Chappell on Thursday at 8:52 a.m. EDT in the Four-Ball format.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Note the topic, format, time posted, and engagement metrics.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The day-to-night nature of all their designs, from the silver cuffs and beaded chokers to the leather belts and suede handbags, is rooted in an authentic sense of self, and speaks to why their accessories have such broad appeal.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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To accompany the re-release, a new international poster has been unveiled, presenting a fresh design that aim to honour the timeless image of the Tramp.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump, Biden allies divided over GDP report One crisis away from homelessness While discretionary spending is somewhat determined by priorities, income is the key factor when calculating what and where to spend.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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At Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day in class, guided by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutor.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound to treat obesity in adults as part of a shift in addressing the global obesity epidemic, as reported by Reuters.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The community was planning to shoot a video on May 2 to invite the crew.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Of the 23 players in the squad that have made 11 or more league appearances this season, nine (almost 40 per cent) can be classified as long-distance internationals.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Federal authorities allege Cui and Miller paid two other people about $36,500 to convince the victim not to display the statues.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The museum’s Vietnam Gallery displays Mills’ uniform, flight helmet and medals.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to Esquire, the finale solidified Cassian's transformation from a cynical loner into a dedicated insurgent, setting up his role in the formation of the Rebel Alliance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Georgia safety had broken down plays and formations.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Industry experts believe that, to mitigate growing risks in complex software and AI, clear visibility into their composition is crucial.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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By analyzing the colors and structures within the dust cocoons, scientists infer the composition, density and temperature of the gas and dust — crucial insights into the conditions necessary for stars to ignite. 5.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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