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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 charter network’s founder lays out her philosophy of education.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The bear-case scenario of the S&P 500 falling to 5,900 is predicated on hot inflation forcing hikes as Warsh lays out plans to reduce the size of the central-bank’s balance sheet.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 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

The team also lays out a detailed plan for future research to better understand how diet and mental well-being are connected.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Leo lays out some face paints he found in his house for us to draw noses and whiskers on kids’ faces.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz