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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
Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
There are also plenty of large rooms and suites of various layouts to easily accommodate most families, and the Blvd restaurant has a kids menu and coloring supplies.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Lee Billings, Scientific American, 9 Dec. 2025
Bane then nailed Anunoby with the ball as the Knicks player lay out of bounds.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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According to Tripadvisor reviews, the NASCAR Hall of Fame appeals to all ages, with many praising the interactive exhibits, knowledgeable staff and creative layout.
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The report doesn’t, for instance, identify specific exploration zones or lay out protocols for maintaining crew health and safety.
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The format of the episode essentially pairs everyone off into five groups of two.—
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For investors, the adaptability of warehouse formats supports multi-jurisdiction deployment, making the Panattoni model highly scalable.—
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The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into.—
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Ross is considered one of the most important figures in golf, and the club is frequently praised for staying true to his traditional design style.—
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Joabe Barbosa, Matthew Plese and Omar Yousaf spent the day riding the entire MARTA rail system in an attempt to complete the full route in roughly three hours.—
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Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.—
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
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Those only include what the police classify as murders or non-negligent manslaughter.—
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
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And yet, both within and outside the store, the American flag is prominently displayed.—
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Yui and Platanov spent time on final science experiments of their mission, including one by Platanov studying how the inner lining of blood vessels work to keep blood flowing in space, in order to avoid the formation of blood clots.—
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The context around the very formation of their loose partnership in Liverpool’s attack, however, inspired potential friction.—
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Yet under the hood of a relatively stable unemployment rate, the composition of the job growth remains starkly narrow.—
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Ghanem added that body composition analyzers, like DEXA scans, will likely be more widely used as awareness grows about the limitations of BMI and weight in assessing obesity.—
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layout. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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