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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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
This was followed by the completion of a product research and development center, strategic acquisition of a high-end garment manufacturing factory, and a multichannel layout with multiple brands in the pipeline.
—Li Jun, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Tobias Burns, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
The next day in a more than hourlong, one-on-one meeting with the president, Mr. Jeffries laid out similarly grave concerns among House Democrats.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
What to Know The bathhouse is a sophisticated structure, with distinct rooms for hot, warm, and cold baths—a layout designed to mimic the public bathhouses that were integral to Roman life.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
This was followed by the completion of a product research and development center, strategic acquisition of a high-end garment manufacturing factory, and a multichannel layout with multiple brands in the pipeline.
—Li Jun, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
The plan lays out multiple options on the SALT deduction cap, which is among the most controversial tax provisions within the Republican conference.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
The next day in a more than hourlong, one-on-one meeting with the president, Mr. Jeffries laid out similarly grave concerns among House Democrats.
—Annie Karni, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Pitt is a new Max Original that takes the format of two popular legacy series—ER and 24—and mashes them together.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The format does tailor itself well to players showcasing their offensive repertoires.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Everywhere Backpack 22-liter $78 $54 at Lululemon This backpack has a sleek design and thoughtful features.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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As usual, an A-list crowd of celebrities came out in droves to witness the new designs from Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
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Ellis spent more than 31 years behind bars before Nassau County Judge Patricia Harrington tossed his conviction in 2021.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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More Pro Wrestling: Hardy Boys To Rejoin WWE Soon, Matt Hardy Predicts After spending a couple more years at TNA, Ali publicly requested for his release from WWE.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump is planning major changes to how the department functions, including involving the military in immigration enforcement and reshaping the Federal Emergency Management Agency.—
Associated Pess,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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While the area will open initially as open space, Parks and Recreation plans to solicit feedback, a process that will inform how officials develop the park further.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Calculated by dividing a person's weight by their height, the result then classifies individuals into categories: underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Loot boxes are banned in many EU countries, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, as they are classified as a form of gambling, while countries like Spain and the UK are considering stricter regulations.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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Much of the opposition comes from Democrats, but Republicans display some ambivalence as well.—
Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sailors displayed the highest levels of teamwork, adaptability, and courage—qualities that make our Navy the finest in the world.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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There are 14 clubs who have played in England’s top division but never reached the Premier League since its formation in 1992.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Nonprofit organizations and government watchdogs argue that DOGE’s formation violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
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The formal composition at work in that portrait is even more evident in Han’s aerial landscapes, shot from bridges and promontories.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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Astronomers can read these fingerprints to reveal the composition of said material.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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