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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
Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
The Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, has caught the attention of many visitors over the years for its history, art and layout of the buildings.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy have laid out plans to slash government spending with the new department including mass firings of federal workers.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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This single-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
The Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, has caught the attention of many visitors over the years for its history, art and layout of the buildings.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately, as laid out above, there is an alternative that transcends the antiquated left-right divide.
—Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy have laid out plans to slash government spending with the new department including mass firings of federal workers.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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For the holidays, Rado’s True Square Open Heart focuses on a bright white monobloc ceramic model in a softly rounded square format, which is easy on the eyes and skin.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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With over 20 years of experience in TV and Film, including two BAFTA-winning arts series with Grayson Perry for Channel 4 and prime-time factual programs for BBC, ITV and Sky Arts, Riddell is currently head of new formats for The Financial Times.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Much of the design upgrade will be down to a new modem, designed in-house, a new report claims.David Phelan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That fundraiser will also be the kickoff of a series of author and artist interviews, featuring authors who will be part of our 2025 Author Event Series featuring LGBTQIA+ authors, and artists who will be creating exclusive designs for Wolfe & Kron Books to license.American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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In this novel, Greg Heffley and his family decide to spend summer break with both Mom’s and Dad’s relatives.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump has been ordered to spend up to four hours answering questions under oath as part of his lawsuit against ABC and host George Stephanopoulos.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This fact presents a problem for individuals considering whether to evacuate a particular hurricane, companies deciding to build a new coastal facility, or agencies planning to put new roadways or telecommunications infrastructure in Appalachia.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In October, the company announced a second Sphere arena will be built in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi while executives emphasized that the company plans to create several Spheres across the planet.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Getty Images In these cases, the offense would be classified as a felony, and would be punishable by a term of imprisonment of no more than five years, a fine of up to $250,000, or $500,000 in the case of a corporation, or both.Eamon Javers, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Several studies have even been conducted around their old blocks and their wines are classified as some of the most peppery in the world.Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Known for their intelligence and trainability, vizslas require ample exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, and tend to display destructive habits if bored at home.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The machine is called El Capitan, after the massive granite rock formation in Yosemite National Park.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Herr was waiting for him at the top, where the rock formations were bleached and pocked with fossils.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The program will consist primarily of sacred compositions by Benjamin Britten, Antonio Vivaldi, Edwin Fissinger and Caroline Shaw, in contemporary arrangements with lyrics in French, Latin, German and English.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Astronomers are now able to take inventory of these atoms and molecules and compare their compositions both from planet to planet as well as to their parent stars.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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