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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
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and one bath.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
Despite aggressive efforts to shrink federal spending through the new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE has actually not delivered anything close to the cost-cutting promises laid out by billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 May 2025
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Noun
In addition, the nonprofit will repave the hexagonal areas surrounding the two fountains on the west and east sides of the grounds as circular shapes that are true to the layout of the original design.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and one bath.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
Verb
In remarks at a budget committee meeting Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus laid out the daunting budget numbers and announced a slimmed structure, cutting senior management from 14 to seven and the number of departments from 76 to 34.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
Despite aggressive efforts to shrink federal spending through the new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE has actually not delivered anything close to the cost-cutting promises laid out by billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
Noun
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The Pitt cross-pollinates the intensity of ER trauma scenes with the real-time format of 24.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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With Vancouver and Seattle coming on board as expansion franchises for Season 3, the 2025 draft format and details of the expansion draft have not yet been announced. Follow me on Twitter.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The buttons are eye-catching and polished, and the sleeveless design offers plenty of airflow to your arms.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The cake pop features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolatey icing and finished with a summer strawberry design.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Africa has rarely ranked high on the Pentagon’s list of priorities, but the U.S. has still spent hundreds of millions of dollars on security assistance and has roughly 6,500 Africa Command personnel on the continent.—
Sam Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In their 1995 trial, jewelry sales representative Mary Ellen Mahar testified that the brothers had come to her store just four days after the killings and spent about $15,000 on three Rolex watches.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Expansion is next, with Answers in Genesis attractions planned for Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Branson, Mo. — tourist hubs offering more opportunities to promote creationism to the masses.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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In both mishaps, the upper stage, the vehicle where astronauts and cargo would ride, came apart mere minutes into its flight instead of landing as planned in the Indian Ocean.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Our writers picked a few obvious candidates (anytime Lamar Jackson-Patrick Mahomes clash in any year classifies as must-see).—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Based on double-occupancy stateroom bookings, groups typically need to have a minimum of five to eight cabins to be classified as a group.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Good objects to display include small paintings, pottery, baskets, seashells, or a framed postcard.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Like Leads and Contacts, Insightly displays Opportunities in a table by default.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The 24-year-old defender joined the club from Sevilla in 2020, shortly after the formation of Madrid’s women’s team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The strategic Maharashtra Day release date holds particular significance, as the holiday commemorates the formation of the state where Shivaji’s legacy remains profoundly influential.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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Hockney participated in the composition of each sequence and the layout of each space.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The Actual Portfolio: This refers to the current composition of the investment holdings.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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