1
as in applying
to put a layer of on a surface
she lays the butter on so thickly that you hardly taste the bagel
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2
as in employing
chiefly British
to provide with a paying job
lay on more staff for the busy tourist season in the Lake District
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laying on
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Prior work has explored ultrasound sensing mainly on ground robots, but applying it to aerial robots has been difficult due to propeller noise and weak signals.—
Nitin Sanket,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The hurt kid became the class clown, the super friendly boy who was content to pal around with his buddies and leave applying himself to everyone else.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Giants are in town to start a three-game series, the Padres’ first NL West games of the year, and are employing their third different leadoff hitter in four games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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While Zendaya and Roach are clearly spreading the four-part superstition across multiple looks, brides have often incorporated the old, new, borrowed and blue into a single wedding day outfit.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Instead of complying, the suit claims, his parents responded by hiring lawyers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ganong also praised a provision in the bill that would require employers to offer existing employees additional hours before hiring more employees.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The pigment lasts all day without smearing.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mullin did not apologize for his remarks and instead accused Paul of smearing his character.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The process for starting a local LifeWise includes steps like gathering signatures from the community, forming a steering committee, requesting the local school district’s approval and ultimately recruiting and training a local team to facilitate it, according to the organization’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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If re-elected, Bolin plans to focus on recruiting and retaining high-quality educators, maintaining a strong financial position and ensuring every student, staff and family feels a sense of belonging within the school’s buildings.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Coptic monasticism was one of the oldest forms of organized Christian monasticism, laying the groundwork for traditions that endure to this day.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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One major goal for Hafley and his coaches is setting a standard and laying a winning foundation, ranging from practice to discipline.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oracle is leasing Stargate's data center campus in Abilene, and has been funding the buildout by taking on tens of billions of dollars in debt.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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Hurley came to UConn in 2018 to rebuild after the first losing seasons in 30 years, taking on the program Jim Calhoun forged into a national power.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Laying on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20on. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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