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as in spent
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 planned
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 classified
to put into a particular arrangement
plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region
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as in displayed
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 laid out
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Nick Ramsden, a farmer from Pretoria, South Africa, spent a long Thursday in July driving an eighteen-wheeler along a three-mile loop at the Nelson-King Farms, in rural Mississippi.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
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The charges come a day after the attack by Jalloh, who had previously spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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However, occasionally, the seasons can throw us a curveball and these may not sync up exactly as planned.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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In November 1987, however, just one day before Mabrouk and his co-conspirators planned to launch their coup, then-Prime Minister Zine El Abidine Ben Ali carried out his own successful plot, toppling the regime and placing Bourguiba under house arrest.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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The charge is classified as a class 2 misdemeanor, a low-level offense that can result in jail time, a fine or probation, according to legal groups based in Arizona.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Risk can be classified as low, borderline, intermediate, high, or very high, based on factors including current cholesterol levels, diabetes, smoking, weight, and family history.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The prosecution displayed dozens of items of evidence in front of the jury, including guns that were found during home searches and an antifa flag.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The victim was approached by four male suspects who displayed a knife and repeatedly punched him, according to law enforcement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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To soak up the sins of the early morning dancefloor, kudos must be paid to the 24-hour room service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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His religious order, the Redemptorist Fathers and Brothers, had paid for the burial of scores of the drug-war dead.—
Sheila Coronel,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cleaning up the powerhouse More than a month after the pipeline feeding into the powerhouse ruptured while under repair, and being prepared for testing, the clean-up of the power station and assessment of the total damage continues.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the demanding schedule and a 50-mile commute weighed on her, especially as her oldest daughter prepared to start high school.—
Brianna Mantaras,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Lagos, sourcing a sizable Uber for luggage can be tricky; transport to and from the airport can be arranged at a (costly) premium.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Snider arranged and paid for a nude photoshoot that helped Stratten get noticed by Playboy at age 18.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The greenback has also exhibited defensive characteristics, while other traditional safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen have faltered.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Independently made, funded, distributed, exhibited.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Laid out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20out. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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