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

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

The civil complaint, while referencing some of the texts, lays out the alleged wrongdoing step by step.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

The charter then lays out the requirements for a free and democratic South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela