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
Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 28 Mar. 2025
Chicago’s total outlay of $320k pales in comparison.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
USA TODAY, 1 July 2021
With resources at a premium, now is the time to reassess products and services, perhaps remarket or rebrand and, most importantly, determine how best to outlay capital.
—Noelle Federico, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
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Noun
In other big outlays, Soros has given $2 million to the state Democratic Party, while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, another billionaire, gave $1.5 million.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 28 Mar. 2025
Chicago’s total outlay of $320k pales in comparison.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
The company will initially outlay $10,000 to be shared by the group - Miami volleyball player Taylor Burrell, Florida State soccer player Jaelin Howell, Central Florida track athlete Rayniah Jones and Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas - starting Thursday.
—USA TODAY, 1 July 2021
With resources at a premium, now is the time to reassess products and services, perhaps remarket or rebrand and, most importantly, determine how best to outlay capital.
—Noelle Federico, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlay
Noun
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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Earlier this year, after failing to meet its own October deadline for the rebate’s relaunch, the government passed a measure allowing producers to claim expenses accrued in the final months of 2024 and the start of 2025.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Residents of the 8th Congressional District spend an average of 13% of their household income on energy — the highest in the state, according to Department of Commerce data.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Nissan unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying the measure would reduce global workforce by 15% and lead to the closure of seven vehicle plants.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The company’s claim that Lightfoot’s pandemic decree cost it millions comes despite the fact a Tribune investigation found the city issued more than 35,000 parking tickets during the time the mayor told motorists they wouldn’t get dinged for parking at expired meters.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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That hasn’t stopped companies from throwing millions of dollars in bonuses and pay packages at star researchers, according to seven sources familiar with the matter.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The nonprofit is responsible for paying for and completing the second phase, and has raised nearly 70% of costs, Jacqueline Higgins, Forever Balboa Park’s vice president of planning, told the Union-Tribune.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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However, the company’s high capital expenditures and widening losses remain key near-term concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The town, just north of Indianapolis, won out thanks to its relatively affordable pricing, with the average monthly mortgage going for $2,610 and the average monthly expenditures reaching just $2,800.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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“Outlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlay. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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