laying on

verb

present participle of lay on
1
as in applying
to put a layer of on a surface she lays the butter on so thickly that you hardly taste the bagel

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2
as in employing
chiefly British to provide with a paying job lay on more staff for the busy tourist season in the Lake District

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laying on
  1. applying
  2. employing
  3. spreading
  4. hiring
  5. smearing
  6. recruiting
  7. laying
  8. taking on
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  • But local hoteliers say the proposal is riddled with problems, would unfairly impact hotels more than other businesses and might violate state law by applying flat fees to hotels instead of per-worker charges.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • An employee was seen applying mayo to a bun with his bare hands.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of applying
Verb
  • Georgia’s place in the national automotive ecosystem might be anchored by the likes of Hyundai and Kia, which operate sprawling factories here employing thousands, but Vintage Modern is finding its niche.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Kinaxis, also employing FDE, stresses the need for deep domain expertise.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of employing
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  • Sked said bed bugs rarely disappear on their own, making early detection and prompt professional treatment the best way to prevent infestations from spreading.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • By spreading the cost across many businesses, support organizations can deliver sophisticated capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
    — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of spreading
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  • The invasion-of-privacy claim was also dismissed because state law doesn’t recognize claims based on the disclosure of private facts, and the employees had willingly provided their information to Bojangles as part of the hiring process.
    — Chase Jordan July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • Just like hiring a new employee, AI requires strict instructions and examples of good and bad work.
    — Tyler Dykstra, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of hiring
Verb
  • At the entrance of Kollparay, Quispe pauses, taking my hands and smearing them with soil—the soil of her village.
    — Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
  • This will lead to smearing dust particles around instead of picking them up, which is where a wet cloth comes into play.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Definition of smearing
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  • Now, the Twins run baseball operations and Masubuchi has retired from recruiting.
    — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
  • The group plans on recruiting 50,000 volunteers and is actively fundraising to pass the measure.
    — Ben Paviour July 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of recruiting
Verb
  • Instead, the episode ends with Tim laying his cleats on the field and walking away.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Their efforts addressed gaps in care and safety, laying the groundwork for similar mutual aid movements in decades to follow.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 July 2026
Definition of laying
Verb
  • Athletic Club Boise will test itself on the world stage next month, taking on Sporting FC from Costa Rica’s top division.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • With interest rates still elevated, savers who have accumulated a substantial cash balance have an opportunity to earn meaningful returns without taking on market risk.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of taking on
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“Laying on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20on. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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