as in expenses
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 spends
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 outlays
Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
But that expansion has almost entirely been powered by higher outlays on computer equipment and software.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Other outlays can generate returns.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
One of the most prevalent concerns for condo buyers has been special assessments that can dramatically increase their total outlays after closing.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Other traditional Western donors have reduced outlays, too.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
An acceleration in consumer spending, along with an upswing in exports and government outlays, helped propel economic growth in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Germany also passed a major bill agreeing €50 billion in defense spending, while the UK is set to unveil its military outlays in the new year.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The Congressional Budget Office in January estimated outlays of more than $100 billion for the program in 2025, though the actual spending this year is uncertain due to recent budget shifts and the ongoing government shutdown.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Revenues increased by 18% and outlays increased by 1% from fiscal year 2025.
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
But that expansion has almost entirely been powered by higher outlays on computer equipment and software.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Other outlays can generate returns.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
One of the most prevalent concerns for condo buyers has been special assessments that can dramatically increase their total outlays after closing.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Other traditional Western donors have reduced outlays, too.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
An acceleration in consumer spending, along with an upswing in exports and government outlays, helped propel economic growth in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Germany also passed a major bill agreeing €50 billion in defense spending, while the UK is set to unveil its military outlays in the new year.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The Congressional Budget Office in January estimated outlays of more than $100 billion for the program in 2025, though the actual spending this year is uncertain due to recent budget shifts and the ongoing government shutdown.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlays
Noun
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Under the league’s proposal, players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue — though that would be their take of the profits after expenses are paid.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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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.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Browns Cleveland boasts an elite defense led by the league’s best pass rusher, an owner who spends more cash than any other team and a promising nucleus from the 2025 draft class.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Also, the request asked Nwosuocha be fined $1,250 in case costs.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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For many, those costs are insurmountable.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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That is why the top area of the volcano is restricted, though not everyone pays heed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meta pays the full costs for the energy used by its data centers so that consumers do not bear these expenses, and the company supports the broader grid through these energy agreements.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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And investments are only expected to grow, with Goldman Sachs reporting that AI companies are estimated to invest more than $500 billion in capital expenditures this year.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, his final state budget proposal, released Friday, is calling for $248 billion in general fund expenditures.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Outlays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlays. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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