lays 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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The beats are mostly bass-heavy variations on trap, with its slower tempos and busy high-hats, and there are very few musical interruptions as Drake lays out what is on his mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Wednesday's meetings with von der Leyen and European Council head Antonio Costa will look to propel the work forward -- as Brussels lays out the changes it expects Magyar to make.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

But his more traditional “base-case” scenario lays out the potential for serious upside, linked to a new $1,250 price target that’s about 60% above Wednesday’s closing levels.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2024, she released her first song in 50 years, “Why,” which lays out her fears for the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Officer Martinez lays out the situation in the fewest, kindest words possible, giving my mom time to ask a handful of frantic questions.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell