1
as in spending
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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2
as in planning
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 classifying
to put into a particular arrangement
plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region
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as in displaying
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 Synonyms for laying out
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Despite spending the majority of his life in North Carolina and part of his youth in Charlotte, Miller noted that the 49ers’ campus was completely different from his last time turning off Highway 49.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Newer models have refined the design and added more high-tech features, but the iPhone X offers that iconic modern-day iPhone aesthetic for much cheaper; instead of spending close to $1,000, this model costs less than $165.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite those risks, women riders in South Florida are becoming more visible on the motorcycle scene, planning their own meetups, safety briefings and events across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Brenda Miranda,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jefferies Financial Group — Shares of the investment bank rallied nearly 7% after The Financial Times, citing people familiar, reported that Japan’s second-largest lender, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, is planning a possible takeover of Jefferies.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Like Wright’s past games, this one would be about tinkering, about trial and error, about classifying and reclassifying and watching as one’s psyche-map changed.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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That includes House Bill 1117, which would require Maryland Medicaid and other state programs to cover monitoring devices by classifying them as medical equipment for individuals at higher risk of elopement.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Together, these allow the panel to hold electrical charge for longer, reducing the need to use power to refresh the screen when displaying static images.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, Pepper can also show information directly on his screen – for instance, displaying QR codes from websites when asked about local tourist attractions – giving visitors multiple ways to access helpful details.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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There’s no getting around paying taxes, but there’s something galling about paying for the privilege.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Seven years after Tulsa Remote began paying workers $10,000 to move to their Oklahoma city, the experiment has become a case study in how relocation incentives can bolster a local economy and widen the workforce employers can tap.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The whole process took barely a minute, but the actors had likely spent weeks preparing for it.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Start preparing your taxes with these options Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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But arranging spheres becomes significantly more complex in higher dimensions, which allow for more arrangements and symmetries.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Unbeknownst to Audrey, her cousin had secretly coordinated with several of her closest friends, arranging surprise appearances on the plane and at their destination.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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At that point, Leigh also reportedly began exhibiting erratic behavior.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jacobs is a real find as Matt, exhibiting a touch of honesty and authenticity that matches his co-star’s in every way.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Laying out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20out. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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