1
as in enacted
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the city council promises to lay down new ordinances that will force dog walkers to clean up after their animals
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2
as in declared
to state clearly and strongly
at the risk of their popularity, the parents laid down the rules for the party and wouldn't accept any arguments
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3
as in specified
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the supervisor laid down the procedure for a complaint of sexual harassment
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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
commanded the surrounded troops to lay down their weapons
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid down
Verb
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No pattern enacted on these buttons will safely land a four-hundred-ton jetliner, flaring and bouncing and settling heavily onto its twenty-two wheels while the spoilers on the wings snap up and the jets scream in reverse and the passengers sigh in relief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026 -
Republican lawmakers also passed a spending package last year — enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — that included provisions expected to reduce ACA enrollment and was cited among factors fueling higher premiums this year.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Though Williams was declared cancer-free, he was moved to a new role on staff as assistant head coach.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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The terms of the settlement were not specified.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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There are outs not to be relinquished on the bases.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Aries held the title for 298 days beginning in September 2011 and only relinquished it to get a shot at the TNA World Championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Use the dropdown below to explore how districts’ 2024 presidential election results have shifted in each state that has passed new maps.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Tariffs, energy volatility, supply chain realignment and accelerated technology investment introduce unpredictability that cannot always be passed to customers.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But the aspirations of a broader notion of citizenship quickly asserted itself.—
KEN BURNS,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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In response, Lululemon has asserted that its leadership is why the brand has been able to scale into an $11 billion retailer, and contended Wilson is aligned with direct competitors including Alo Yoga and Vuori, who Wilson has admitted to advising, security filings show.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Here are six moments that defined the day.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Demna, one of luxury fashion’s ultimate brand builders, has now clearly defined what his Gucci is all about.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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Depicting the Norman conquest of England 1100 years ago, the Bayeux tapestry is an astonishing 230 feet long and, according to the British Museum, features 58 scenes, each rendered in colored wool embroidery on flax.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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The pieces are emblazoned with the Mschf and Vicenza signs rendered in sunflower yellow, as well as logos of partners and sponsors, including Diesel.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Laid down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20down. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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