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laid

American  
[leyd] / leɪd /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of lay.

laid British  
/ leɪd /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of lay 1

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  • well-laid adjective

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Behold, the most beautiful big car I’ve ever laid eyes on, and I’ve laid my eyes on plenty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The President has laid out his spending priorities for fiscal year 2027.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

After ravens destroyed their first clutch, eagle power couple Jackie and Shadow laid new eggs — sending their vast fanbase into celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When Grace passed this sitting room, she was laid out here.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I bristled as she pulled my braid around and laid it on my chest.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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