1
as in put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
just lay the book over there on the table for now
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2
as in settled
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the rain was just hard enough to lay the dust in the air
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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
state officials tried to lay a tax on merchandise sold over the Internet
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as in prepared
to make ready in advance
she's laying plans for the charity auction months ahead of time
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as in applied
to put a layer of on a surface
the mason laid mortar over the first row of bricks before starting the second
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as in bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
I'll lay five dollars that you can't do it
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as in ascribed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
an electrical fire that was laid to faulty wiring
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as in buried
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
lay the corpse to rest
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Recent Examples of laid
Wreaths were also laid when the event came to a close.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Cal and Stanford laid quasi-claim to two of the top two selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, although the connection was indirect and somewhat bittersweet in both cases.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The foundation for the Berlin Modern was originally laid at the Kulturforum building complex in February 2024, with the museum slated to open in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Bianchi will be laid to rest in New Ulm next weekend.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Soon thereafter, the Napa Railroad laid tracks northward to include the town on its route.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Breakfast is served at La Plage, where the long table is laid with a basket of local bread, pastries, preserves and fresh juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At a ceremony in 2021, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó laid the foundation stone of the new terminal.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Cal and Stanford laid quasi-claim to two of the top two selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, although the connection was indirect and somewhat bittersweet in both cases.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The foundation for the Berlin Modern was originally laid at the Kulturforum building complex in February 2024, with the museum slated to open in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Bianchi will be laid to rest in New Ulm next weekend.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Soon thereafter, the Napa Railroad laid tracks northward to include the town on its route.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Breakfast is served at La Plage, where the long table is laid with a basket of local bread, pastries, preserves and fresh juice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At a ceremony in 2021, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó laid the foundation stone of the new terminal.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid
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The Spurs led for the entire game and led by as many as 28 points to put the series away on Tuesday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The job of a leader — whether a mayor, CEO, coach, or school administrator — is not to make people feel emotionally settled before every difficult decision.—
Jonathan Alpert OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In their search for a primary challenger to Massie, the president’s allies eventually settled on Gallrein, who had not previously run for political office.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Davis was sentenced Thursday by Lake County Judge Christopher Lombardo, who imposed a 42-year sentence for murder plus a 25-year enhancement for the use of a firearm.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both OpenAI and Anthropic have hiked prices and imposed rate limits to manage surging demand.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would burden doctors with giving parents a highly detailed consent statement to be prepared by boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, and forbid health authorities to order vaccinations during outbreaks of familiar or new deadly diseases.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Computer science major Ben Aybar, 22, graduated last spring from the University of Chicago and applied for about 50 jobs, mostly in software engineering, without getting a single interview.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Anxiety also reaches computer science majors Computer science major Ben Aybar, 22, graduated last spring from the University of Chicago and applied for about 50 jobs, mostly in software engineering, without getting a single interview.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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It is designed to stop betting on war, assassinations, government actions, and specific events where an individual either controls or knows about the outcome, such as military actions.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani has a chance to take that windfall and bet it on Queens.—
Peter Peyser,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Another Readymade ascribed to Rrose, Fresh Widow (1920), features a scale model of a French window with panels of black leather covering the glass.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, an agency spokeswoman even ascribed the blame in part to holidays.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The houses, deemed radioactive, had been levelled and buried, along with the apple orchard.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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This idea that just sitting with your face buried in your phone when you’re supposed to be in a social setting—that’s lame, right?—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Laid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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