laying out

verb

Definition of laying outnext
present participle of lay out
1
as in spending
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 planning
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 classifying
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 displaying
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 laying out
  1. spending
  2. classifying
  3. paying
  4. preparing
  5. arranging
  6. exhibiting
  7. giving
  8. organizing
Verb
  • The agency takes the average inflation rate over that period from what's known as the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, or CPI-W, which tracks spending by working Americans.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But a series of events in the last year have brought them closer to their goal after spending 34 years behind bars.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of spending
Verb
  • One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
  • The hurricane notched sustained wind speeds of 180 mph Monday, classifying it for a time as a Category 5 storm—the highest distinction possible.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • The increase is attributed to a higher number of Discord server paying subscribers.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Equus does not anticipate paying cash dividends to common stockholders in the near future, maintaining its focus on preserving liquidity and enhancing shareholder value.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of paying
Verb
  • In the interim, businesses that meet California reporting requirements will have to use their best guess in preparing for reporting standards.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of preparing
Verb
  • Then, spend a few moments arranging them.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Rob Moose also contributed to the record, playing viola and arranging strings throughout.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of arranging
Verb
  • According to Bruton, once assembled, the chassis demonstrated promising results when powered on, exhibiting some flexibility but remaining stable during operation.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
  • And, yes, international partnerships are key, with several allies exhibiting strengths.
    Matthew Chase Levy, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of exhibiting
Verb
  • With the press of a button, the frother whips up a cloud of cappuccino or latte foam, giving my early-morning kitchen the feel of a vibey coffee house.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The European flax linen is woven in Portugal and has undergone a garment wash for softness, giving the fabric a relaxed drape.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of giving
Verb
  • The report outlines Trio-Tech's strategic focus on reducing its concentration in the semiconductor industry by organizing its operations into Semiconductor Back-end Solutions and Industrial Electronics segments.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Groups like Data Science Nigeria, Data Science Africa, and South Africa’s Deep Learning Indaba do tremendous work in organizing conferences and training events, providing research grants for local AI projects, and awarding mentorships, grants and awards.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of organizing
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laying on of hands

laying out

laying over

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