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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
David Moin, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
The $68 million mansion has a spacious layout, a gym, a pickleball court, office space and accommodated both families.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 8 May 2025
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
Despite aggressive efforts to shrink federal spending through the new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE has actually not delivered anything close to the cost-cutting promises laid out by billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Since its opening in late March at One Wall Street in Manhattan’s financial district, Printemps has been the talk of the town, primarily because of its stunning architecture, fresco artwork, unique layout and emphasis on hospitality with three restaurants and two bars.
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In remarks at a budget committee meeting Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus laid out the daunting budget numbers and announced a slimmed structure, cutting senior management from 14 to seven and the number of departments from 76 to 34.
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The Pitt cross-pollinates the intensity of ER trauma scenes with the real-time format of 24.—
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With Vancouver and Seattle coming on board as expansion franchises for Season 3, the 2025 draft format and details of the expansion draft have not yet been announced. Follow me on Twitter.—
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My suspicion is that the Air will have a design that will turn heads, and if battery life is acceptable, will prove very popular.—
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On Thursday, May 1, the model, 28, left a lasting impression at an event in Miami for her beauty brand Rhode by wearing a sparkling Marine Serre design from its fall 2025 collection, made entirely from 500 silver metallic watch straps, per Women's Wear Daily.—
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Residents of the 8th Congressional District spend an average of 13% of their household income on energy — the highest in the state, according to Department of Commerce data.—
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Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.—
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The Miami-headquartered Restaurant Brands International (RBI) plans to spend up to $700 million through 2028 as part of its plan to revitalize Burger King.—
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Warning signs: Compulsively planning for every possible scenario Struggling to celebrate wins because you're fixated on next challenges Feeling perpetually restless about pending tasks How to break free: Turn your forward-thinking tendency into an advantage through temporal distancing.—
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Boys of Summer is classified as a fougère, a classically masculine scent categorized by herbaceous top notes (usually lavender), a floral heart, and a green, woody base.—
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According to the plan, the parade would be classified as a national special security event, and that request has been submitted by the National Park Service and is under review.—
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In early April, the U.S. State Department revoked the band members’ visas for allegedly displaying a visual of a cartel kingpin during a recent show.—
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Utah’s law, which went into effect March 27 without Republican Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature, banned government agencies and public schools from displaying flags on public property unless explicitly named in the bill.—
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China did not ignore the formation of the I2U2 bloc in Middle Eastern geoeconomics.—
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
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Hockney participated in the composition of each sequence and the layout of each space.—
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The Actual Portfolio: This refers to the current composition of the investment holdings.—
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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