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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
New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
The automaker said its new assembly line will be a tree layout rather than a straight line, with several lines feeding vehicle parts into one another.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Christian Romo, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Wilder had opened the film with a scene set in the county morgue, where Gillis’ corpse was laid out under a sheet, and Holden’s voiceover narration began setting the scene for the events about to unfold.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The main galley is across the way from the bathroom, utilizing a compact layout that relies on the flip-up worktop and dual burner stove/sink folding lids as prep space.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
The automaker said its new assembly line will be a tree layout rather than a straight line, with several lines feeding vehicle parts into one another.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Our Pistons insider Omari Sankofa II lays out who could fill the team's need for a backup forward.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Wilder had opened the film with a scene set in the county morgue, where Gillis’ corpse was laid out under a sheet, and Holden’s voiceover narration began setting the scene for the events about to unfold.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
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Under the new kickoff format designed to lessen the chance of big hits, there were 332 more kickoff returns in 2024 than in 2023, when the league recorded the lowest return rate in its history, but 64% of kickoffs still ended in touchbacks and thus were not returned.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Not all fragrances are made alike—in quality and price, but also in format.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sure, the work on NANDA takes place in the context of other protocols like A2A and, famously, MCP, but since those other projects are tied to leading AI companies, why not involve academia in something so central to future interface design?—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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For the Durango, customers can choose from a variety of six custom wheels, four colors for brake calipers, six exterior colors, six badge colors, five stripe designs, five interior seat colors and four seat belt colors.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He was expected to spend the majority of this season as the third quarterback on the depth chart, behind Rudolph.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Musk, President Trump have public falling-out President Donald Trump's goals for U.S. spaceflight appeared to align strongly with those of Musk after the tech mogul spent millions to help reelect the Republican to a second term in the White House.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unrivaled, which plans to increase players’ salaries next season, made its presence known during All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis last month.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Danbury, Bethel, Deep River, East Haven, Groton and Montville either plan to or have completed similar facilities.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The lockbox is fireproof and waterproof and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) classified.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself from poor air quality is to stay indoors, especially when the Air Quality Index reaches above 101, which is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, those who are less party-minded will love other events like the Classic Car Parade, and should plan on visiting the oversized flower displays that decorate the city.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In the deli area, Jennie-O low sodium turkey breast displayed in the reach-in display cooler had been opened on July 16.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These reactions require sunlight and higher temperatures, making warmer months more prone to ozone formation.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many other factors can cause or increase the risk of acne formation, such as:2 Consult your primary care provider or a dermatologist (medical doctor specializing in skin conditions) about your acne to determine possible causes and treatments.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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One key to the spy agency’s success is the ethnic composition of Iran.—
Yossi Melman,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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Valuation is a famously poor timing tool, however, and there are several structural reasons why current valuations look historically expensive, including the composition of the market itself.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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