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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
Ricky Martin laid it all on the stage during his acceptance speech at the 2025 MTV VMAs.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Soon after, state officials took over most of the city's schools, and the school board laid everyone off.
—Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Young Hamnet’s shuffling off this mortal coil once laid the groundwork for a masterpiece.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
While the Armani Group has kept details of the funeral under wraps, local papers report the designer will be laid to rest in the family chapel next to his parents and older brother Sergio, who died in 1985.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
On July 30, Ozzy was laid to rest at a private funeral with friends and family.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
After the save, Jey Uso laid LA Knight out with a superkick.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
There is no mention of Jove in the original Latin; that plea for divine aid in getting laid is Marlowe’s own twist of the text.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The pregnant widow of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling stood at a podium last year and laid the blame for her husband’s death, at least in part, on a judge.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Soon after, state officials took over most of the city's schools, and the school board laid everyone off.
—Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Young Hamnet’s shuffling off this mortal coil once laid the groundwork for a masterpiece.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
While the Armani Group has kept details of the funeral under wraps, local papers report the designer will be laid to rest in the family chapel next to his parents and older brother Sergio, who died in 1985.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
On July 30, Ozzy was laid to rest at a private funeral with friends and family.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
After the save, Jey Uso laid LA Knight out with a superkick.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
There is no mention of Jove in the original Latin; that plea for divine aid in getting laid is Marlowe’s own twist of the text.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The pregnant widow of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling stood at a podium last year and laid the blame for her husband’s death, at least in part, on a judge.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid
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Trailing by 14 points, Charlotte needed a touchdown to get back in the game, and as Albin said, put some heat on the Tar Heels.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than just a coffee shop, Refuge has a workforce-development program to help newcomers get settled, connect with people, and learn skills to assist them in building new lives.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Collective grading isn’t fair yet considering the teams have faced unbalanced competition, but two games provide a window into how each passer has settled into the season.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The court imposed a 31-month prison sentence on Connolly.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To see armed soldiers patrolling there is to see force imposed on a place built for conversation, exchange and civic trust.—
Eric Chastain,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Remove any yellowing with a paste of lemon juice and baking soda applied to affected areas.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Credits will be automatically applied to upcoming PG&E bills for electricity used in August.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Boumedienne could theoretically depart college after two seasons and sign in the AHL at just 19 years old, betting on himself early — again.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Though the recession odds rose intra-week, the betting odds held steady week-over-week.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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One of them was from Clinton, in a message ascribed to him that extended a detailed message.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report ascribed the loss to the lack of appeal for the party's measures aimed at taming inflation, previous political scandals and weak mobilization of young voters.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Afterwards, a group of early humans buried her in an ancient, sacred place along a lakeshore.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her husband will be buried in the country.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Laid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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