lays out

verb

Definition of lays outnext
present tense third-person singular of lay out
1
as in pays
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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2
as in plans
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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3
as in classifies
to put into a particular arrangement plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region

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4
as in displays
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lays out
  1. pays
  2. plans
  3. classifies
  4. spends
  5. arranges
  6. gives
  7. prepares
  8. shows
Verb
  • Because the single life option only pays out over one lifetime, the monthly benefit is usually higher.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The formula Medicare uses to calculate physician reimbursment pays specialists who perform procedures more than primary care providers who focus on keeping people healthy.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pays
Verb
  • Netflix plans to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head before the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
  • In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of plans
Verb
  • This system also classifies the importance of manual or automatic repair and the defect type.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of classifies
Verb
  • As much time as the audience spends on the main characters’ dialogue, the camera also lingers on everything from the various settings of a rapidly expanding Macondo to the loaves of bread and soups in Úrsula’s kitchen.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mason, now 83, spends his days working as a sports producer from his home in Naples, Florida.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of spends
Verb
  • But when their teacher arranges different teams, jealousy and feelings of being left out threaten their friendship.
    Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Once the application is submitted, FEMA typically arranges a property inspection to assess the damage.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of arranges
Verb
  • The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of prepares
Verb
  • My company grew from 40 to 120 team members amid uncertainty, which shows that focused teams can drive growth even in turbulent times.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And research from The Collective shows that in the years leading up to 2024, women’s sports received, on average, 15% of total sports media coverage and 10% of sponsorship dollars.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shows
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Thesaurus Entries Near lays out

lays on

lays out

lays over

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