as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the outlays for the couple's upcoming wedding seem to be multiplying at an incredible rate
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as in to spend
to hand over or use up in payment
the nation had outlaid nearly 20 billion dollars on social programs at that point
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Recent Examples of outlay
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Indeed, OpenAI is mulling slashing prices, the Journal reported, while some customers are only using highly capable models for complex tasks, relying on cheaper open-source ones for most functions, saving up to 95% on outlays.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Linear ratings are in decline and ad demand has been muted for several quarters owing to economic unrest and changes in how Madison Avenue outlays its dollars for media.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The club-record outlay for the 24-year-old Frenchman looked like money well spent in his first season.
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Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Indeed, OpenAI is mulling slashing prices, the Journal reported, while some customers are only using highly capable models for complex tasks, relying on cheaper open-source ones for most functions, saving up to 95% on outlays.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
Vasquez then asked if the RDA had outlaid any money for LaPorte County for shoreline development.
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Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Linear ratings are in decline and ad demand has been muted for several quarters owing to economic unrest and changes in how Madison Avenue outlays its dollars for media.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlay
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After former President Joe Biden issued a presidential disaster declaration for the fire, residents were able to apply for emergency federal financial assistance and benefits, which included money for home repairs, personal property damage, transportation, medical expenses and housing assistance.
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Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.
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Disney hotel staff more than made up for the error by relocating us to the Commodore Suite at the Disney Yacht Club, a $2,000-a-night accommodation with club-level benefits and concierge service, at no additional cost.
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Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.
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Morgan Stanley sees shortages for memory on core components like DRAM and NAND overshadowing potential drags on the stock in the form of higher capital expenditures or limited disclosure on customer deals.
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But in most of the country, the AI infrastructure boom has likely had a more marginal impact on electricity prices compared to grid damage sustained by extreme weather events or the costs of utility companies’ capital expenditures that are passed on to consumers.
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“Outlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlay. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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