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as in enacts
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the city council promises to lay down new ordinances that will force dog walkers to clean up after their animals
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2
as in declares
to state clearly and strongly
at the risk of their popularity, the parents laid down the rules for the party and wouldn't accept any arguments
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as in specifies
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the supervisor laid down the procedure for a complaint of sexual harassment
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4
as in relinquishes
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
commanded the surrounded troops to lay down their weapons
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lays down
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When Lawrence declares the Cowboys as a team that isn’t going to win a Super Bowl in the next few years — Lawrence signed a three-year deal in Seattle — the core of the team is understandably going to take offense to that.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025 -
The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Moore and Harris signed a Memorandum of Understanding that specifies the franchise’s community and re-developmental responsibilities if the Commanders move to another property outside the state.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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The government asserts that no information has been shared under the memorandum to date, and any future disclosures would be lawful and protected by stringent confidentiality requirements.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace Report repeatedly asserts that organizations with high employee engagement are 23% more profitable than those with disengaged employees.—
Dr. Samantha Madhosingh,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon which is characterized by feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance from one's job, and reduced professional efficacy.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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But that's not the only quality that defines him.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Don't rush the step of browning the pork in the skillet—this renders the fat and produces a lot of flavor that the slow cooker can't replicate.—
Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2025
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That renders Sunday’s regular-season finale at the Arizona Cardinals (7-9) mostly moot, aside from draft position, which is currently 11th.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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As an annual tradition, since 2022, Drake has given away free chicken sandwiches on his birthday, and announces the giveaway to his approximately 144 million followers on Instagram.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In laying out plans for future years, Huang announces further iterations of the chip, like the Vera Ruben NVL144, named after a scientist working on dark matter.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Generative AI simulates emergency scenarios and allocates resources more effectively, while computer vision delivers immediate insights into traffic flows, public safety, and infrastructure status.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This interview was featured in the Books & Fiction newsletter, which delivers the stories behind the stories, along with our latest fiction.—
Willing Davidson,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Lays down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lays%20down. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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