1
as in pays
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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2
as in plans
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 classifies
to put into a particular arrangement
plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region
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as in displays
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 Synonyms for lays out
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The first comes in the form of a bet $5, get $150 bonus, while the other pays back up to $1,000 in bonus bets on losing first wagers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Children 6 and under skate for $8 and everyone else pays $15 for regular admission.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the area will open initially as open space, Parks and Recreation plans to solicit feedback, a process that will inform how officials develop the park further.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
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Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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In one scene that has become an Internet meme, an unemployed Ben spends three weeks making a three-second Claymation music video.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Foreign leaders are invited to visit the King on the advice and at the request of the British government through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which also arranges overseas travel.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Pulling away from inside the prison's walls, the camera arranges the harsh structure against the lush rolling hills and glimmering water of the Hudson River Valley.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shannon Felton Spence noted that meetings between the heir and the president are essential, especially as William prepares to be king.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Alejandra Rubio To help gather sacred items, the family prepares for the dance a year in advance.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both shows focused on political and legal dramas in Chicago, and both were costumed by the exceptionally talented Daniel Lawson, who is still designing the wardrobe of the now-iconic character.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Even when streaming was in full swing, and shows like The Sopranos and The Wire were in the rearview mirror, everyone wanted to create their own Game Of Thrones.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Lays out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lays%20out. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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