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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
Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
This two-story home offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
In two interviews, Trump laid out a second-term agenda that would reshape America and its role in the world.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
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Other issues with the existing building include an inefficient layout, small classrooms and narrow, congested hallways.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
This two-story home offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
In 2023, the European Commission released an economic security strategy document laying out how economic statecraft measures such as export controls could have ripple effects across the continent and beyond.
—Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
In two interviews, Trump laid out a second-term agenda that would reshape America and its role in the world.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
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The tournament will use a double-elimination format until the semifinals.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The juice in question here is the brand’s Digestive Juice, bitters in a spray bottle format that can support digestion both before and after meals with 6–10 sprays.Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
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They’re built to withstand outdoor elements like rain, snow, and wind without faltering, and hold up well in storage thanks to their dustproof and corrosion-resistant design.Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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What to consider when buying the best Arduino starter kits Arduino is an open-source hardware and software platform, which means anyone can copy the designs to produce an Arduino starter kit.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Miller spends many hours in the space, whose glass roof is by Global Solarium, not having to worry about soiling the teak table and rattan chairs by Sika or concrete counters by Cement Elegance.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Trending Nationally Atmospheric river heading into Bay Area, will bring first major storms of winter rainy season Boston is spending millions on bike lanes amid a budget crunch.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company plans to generate future revenue through its FANTOO platform, focusing on direct sales and user-to-user commissions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Tribeca plans to release all titles on major streaming platforms, including Kanopy, Kinema, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube Movies, Xfinity On Demand, DirecTV, The Roku Channel, Tubi, Pluto TV, Sling TV, Peacock, Plex, XUMO and the Tribeca Channel.Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Under state law, rape is classified as a felony punishable by three to eight years in prison.Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
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The second-largest whale species after blue whales, fin whales are classified as endangered species, according to NOAA.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Dominating in every facet, UCLA displayed plenty of life during an 88-43 rout that represented its fifth consecutive victory and easily its best showing of the early season.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Many ovulation tests display two lines: a control line and a test line.Christin Perry, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
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Methodology To determine the best LLC services for small businesses, CNBC Select analyzed several formation services.Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rocky formations, imposing mountains and foggy vistas make for some indelible images.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mainardi is known for her clean and contemporary compositions with a strong focus on textural, ultra-luxe materials sourced primarily in Italy, and her goal was to bring in elements from previous projects but combine them with distinctive elements of a classic Swiss chalet.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Virgin advocates for tools like DEXA scans, which provide a comprehensive look at body composition, including muscle mass, visceral fat and bone density.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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