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as in to stack
to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other; to form or arrange (something) in layers
The next step in the recipe is to layer the pasta and the sauce in the pan. We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.
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Recent Examples of layer
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Other oil division staff argued in response that a layer of cement near the top of the McCoon well was enough protection and made leaks unlikely.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Mexican and Indian tilework nod to both the city’s history and her own, layered with flourishes of Italian alfresco energy through pattern and upholstery.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This crewneck is soft without being sloppy, breathable without feeling flimsy, and easy to layer under a cardigan or wrap.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Other oil division staff argued in response that a layer of cement near the top of the McCoon well was enough protection and made leaks unlikely.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The denim pieces are complemented with easy layering pieces like funnel-neck suede jacket, a raglan-sleeve cardigan and ’90s boatneck tees and relaxed T-shirts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Mexican and Indian tilework nod to both the city’s history and her own, layered with flourishes of Italian alfresco energy through pattern and upholstery.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
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Visualization is a huge part of racing, particularly in the speed disciplines of downhill and super-G, and a lot of competitors close their eyes and run the course on a loop in their minds, dipping and swaying with every turn, roller and jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two Cabo Blanco rooms on the upper level are accessed by a flatter path, and ideal for anyone who wants less of a journey getting back to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Given the snowy conditions and fatigue levels, these are nervous moments for the athletes, with mere seconds separating winning from losing.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead, Trump continues to press Zelensky into negotiations that look increasingly stacked against Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The deck is now so stacked against consumers that 47% of all homeowners’ claims were closed with no payout at all in 2024, when hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton raked the state.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.—
CMG Containers,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2024
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After a year of honeymoon spending —Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, trading for the bulk of Rafael Devers’ contract — the Giants’ 2026 pickups were a buffet of mid-tier, minimal-market, lets-take-a-low-stakes-gamble free agents.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI has already started placing ads within ChatGPT for free users and subscribers of its lowest tier plan—a move that Anthropic has called out publicly, including with a commercial at the Super Bowl earlier this month.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From entryways piled with winter gear to kitchen counters crowded with mail and school papers, small organizational upgrades can make a big impact.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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While most of the snow piled up since the end of January melted or was washed away by the rain the past few warmer days, NWS predicts temperatures will once again drop, causing the rain to turn to snow.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The next best thing is slipping into this 4-ply cashmere shawl-collar cardigan, made in Scotland for the Armoury, which is like a blanket with sleeves and buttons.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are families, couples, and groups of friends dressed in triple-ply cashmere among other outfits spelling quiet luxury.—
Maddalena Fossati,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The menace to competition, says Singh, comes at the infrastructure stratum.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 Nov. 2025
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All of it just another stratum in the atmosphere of my loneliness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
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