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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
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
The center has been renovated over the years, but the overall layout remains the same.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 7 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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Renderings of the bar areas in the new building showed a spacious and smart layout design while still having blue walls behind the bar and pictures of iconic Boise State football moments on display.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
The center has been renovated over the years, but the overall layout remains the same.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 7 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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This format has resonated with viewers across the globe, winning many awards.Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 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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Lenovo announced a laptop today that experiments with a new way to offer laptop users more screen space than the typical clamshell design.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Samsung The Frame Pro TV Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Samsung’s The Frame TV appealed to many consumers with an aesthetically pleasing design and the ability to camouflage itself as a piece of art in a home’s decor.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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The game involved is 200X The Cash and Jarett Allen of Burnsville said he was inspired to spend the $30 based on his father’s enthusiasm for the game.Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
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The life story of author Horatio Alger, born on January 13, 1832, spent decades shrouded in misconception.Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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The service warned travelers to slow down and use caution while driving and to plan on slippery road conditions, which could impact commutes.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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As the devastating fires continue to burn around Los Angeles, the Sundance Film Festival will continue as planned in Park City.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Not a nor'easter Monday's snowstorm will not be classified as a classic nor'easter, Taylor said, which are some of the most infamous winter storms for East Coasters.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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For example, collectors delighted in displaying wondrous fabrications and mythological beings in their curiosity cabinets, from ersatz dragons to many-headed hydra.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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This wild and untamed online reaction displays an interesting side of the internet and meme culture, one that can actually assist people in comprehending and dealing with global events.Callum Booth, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Often seen around underwater propellers, cavitation is the formation of gas bubbles in a liquid due to pressure changes.Forbes, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Examples of NTDs are spina bifida (incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord) or anencephaly (incomplete formation of the brain and skull).Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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