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lay out

VERB
spend money
Synonyms
WEAK
disburse expend give invest lend outlay pay put out put up shell out
Antonyms
WEAK
hoard neglect save
VERB
design, plan
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange chart outline
WEAK
diagram display exhibit map set out spread out
Antonyms
WEAK
hoard neglect save

Example Sentences

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We thought we should lay out things on a big plane where you can stroll and wander and develop your interest in art.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Eastern time tonight, the president is expected to lay out his plan for ending the war within the next few weeks.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Before Harvard reclaims my Ph.D., let me lay out the merits of annuities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

That’s because it’s the first chance for Santos to lay out strategic plans following the failed takeover campaign by the XRG-led consortium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

At Rue's suggestion, we lay out all our food to plan ahead.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins