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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
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
In addition to the transmission tunnel, Mazda has incorporated batteries behind both seats, similar to the layout in the upcoming Porsche Cayman EV.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
Originally, the first Trump administration laid out a five-year period of gradual conversion towards an international price index that constitutes a blend of U.S. and overseas prices.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Available in three- and four-stateroom layouts, the GT75 was first tested by Hollywood actor Kevin Costner during a four-day cruise of the Aeolian islands last summer.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
In addition to the transmission tunnel, Mazda has incorporated batteries behind both seats, similar to the layout in the upcoming Porsche Cayman EV.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
House Bill 7219 came at a time where the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which lays out protections for this group of students, has come under attack.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
Originally, the first Trump administration laid out a five-year period of gradual conversion towards an international price index that constitutes a blend of U.S. and overseas prices.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
Noun
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In one significant change, the fest is launching a new format dedicated to showcasing film projects in the making.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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The latest Select series will now include a mixture of HD, full HD and native 4K models, with support for the premium HDR10+ high dynamic range format and Dolby Audio available on the 4K sets, while the Select series range of sizes has been expanded to run all the way from 24- to 85-inches.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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The challenge is evolving its design in contemporary ways.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Smith has spent the past 15 years actively involved in criminal justice reform in Kentucky, Tennessee and countries in Central America.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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After spending close to $300 million to return Trump to the White House, Musk was poised to have a major role in the administration and be in position to push through regulatory changes in ways that benefited his companies.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Matson's father and stepmother aren't planning on attending the ceremony.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Holmes, a retiree in her early 70s, was grieving the death of her son at the time, so her daughter planned a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to help her through the difficult period, per the filing.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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One half of respondents say price increases have caused financial hardships for them or their household, with 16% classifying it as serious hardship.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Geomagnetic storms are classified using a G-scale, which ranks their intensity from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The internal shelf is perfect for stashing everyday essentials while a few external shelves give you the option to display a few decorative items according to your style.—
Belle DuChene,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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The make-up of this year’s squad for the Under-21 Euros is slightly different, but the aim is similar: to win, and display why they are highly rated along the way.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Scientists believe a third planet may have been violently ejected from the system early in its formation, resulting in the unusual misalignment.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Soon after that encounter, Naismith heard about the YMCA Training School in Springfield, a new college dedicated to connecting physical activity and Christian formation.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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From a damage control perspective, the least risky approach for a college would be to distribute revenue-sharing funds to athletes in proportion to the demographic composition of the school’s student body.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Included in the Albertina show was a large-scale drawing of a mother and child rendered in charcoal on canvas; the composition was based on multiple images that Saville had made of herself and her son.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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