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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
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
The keyboard is a disappointment, but the screen, sound, overall build, and port layout go a long way to make up for that.
—PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Video footage captured by the homeowner's security camera shows the bear coming out of the crawl space after spotting the treats the department had laid out for him.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The technology uses a green laser to scan the river floor and help investigators map out its layout.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
The keyboard is a disappointment, but the screen, sound, overall build, and port layout go a long way to make up for that.
—PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Another photo shows possessions laid out on a table, including a large stack of cash.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Video footage captured by the homeowner's security camera shows the bear coming out of the crawl space after spotting the treats the department had laid out for him.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layout
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According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Critics have argued that this format favors a stellar playoff performance at the cost of consistent excellence throughout the year.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Fusion energy developer Type One Energy this morning announced it's signed agreements with Commonwealth Fusion Systems and the Tennessee Valley Authority to bring its twisty stellarator design to life.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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This off-kilter visual style lends itself well to the magical world of South of Midnight, which presents its own take on decaying Americana with a highly textural feel in both its character designs and space, and also draws inspiration from Guillermo del Toro movies like Pan’s Labyrinth (2006).—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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From feeling the sunshine on your skin to swimming in crystal-clear waters, spending time at the beach can have a healing impact on your wellbeing.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Much has been made of the amount Chelsea have spent on the squad via the transfer market since the takeover, with more than £1billion ($1.3bn) committed to new signings.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Pepsi is also reportedly planning to launch its own prebiotic soda this year, according to CNBC.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, Boone plans on using the 29-year-old as his everyday center fielder.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The international community views Syrian civil society organizations more favorably than the caretaker government, whose leaders were classified as terrorists in many countries until recently.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Nearly three-quarters of all Northeast snowstorms classified as Category 3 or higher on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale, or NESIS, from 1956 to 2022 took place in late January or early February, according to statistics from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump sends moon rock back to NASA that had been displayed in White House since 2021 Starliner astronauts 'focus on the now:' USA TODAY's exclusive interview with ISS crew NASA astronaut Suni Williams becomes woman with most hours spent on spacewalks When will the snow moon be visible?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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For example, certain holidays and events, including Pride Month and Black History Month, are no longer displayed by default on the first day of the respective months, sparking some people to criticize the company on its message boards.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Man of Steel: Everyone in the football multiverse knew who this play was for, well before the goal-line formation condensed and guard David Edwards kicked out.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The photographer had captured a rapid-fire sequence of more than 60 images, seven of which showed the huge bird formation.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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As if to prove the point, Mondrian made a subsequent painting the following year, also with a gray background, curved lines and the same overall composition and dimensions.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Biopsies revealed a rise in the number of viruses on the skin; mouth and gut bacteria shifted in composition.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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