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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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 May 2026
To build the material, the researchers embedded VO₂ into microscopic fiber-like structures within a flexible polymer layer.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Rosana Lai, Glamour, 22 May 2026
The ranch’s interiors are layered with museum-worthy Western Americana, Navajo textiles, antique saddles, cowboy artifacts, and vintage trade blankets that later became foundational references for Lauren’s Double RL brand, which launched in 1993 and was named after the property itself.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
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Noun
The person who finds the extra layer of life might broadcast it immediately but then might figure, Wait a second, why are all these people coming to me?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 May 2026
To build the material, the researchers embedded VO₂ into microscopic fiber-like structures within a flexible polymer layer.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Verb
Or take a page out of the Scandi girls’ playbook and wear your floral sandals with minimal culottes and a button-down, or a midi-dress layered under an oversized blazer.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 22 May 2026
The ranch’s interiors are layered with museum-worthy Western Americana, Navajo textiles, antique saddles, cowboy artifacts, and vintage trade blankets that later became foundational references for Lauren’s Double RL brand, which launched in 1993 and was named after the property itself.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
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As her behavior becomes increasingly troubling and self-destructive, Bear realizes he’s trapped in her jealous loop, the only way out through death.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Nearby were photos of Saint-Hilaire in happier times shown on an endless loop.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Tier One, Tier Two and Tier Three can be divided into elite clubs, those from the level just below and the wealthy middle-class, respectively.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Addressing this issue at the state level would be extremely impactful for our county.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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During a recent experience, the eight mini games ranged from trivia to stacking foam blocks and from Nerf dart shooting to spinning a giant wheel for points.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Rooms The 14 villas are a masterclass in raw materiality—brick, concrete, clay, and sand, all sourced locally, stacked into forms that feel simultaneously ancient and alien.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Fingerprints are the surface expression of what biologists call dermal ridges: those parallel corrugations of ridged and furrowed skin that cover not just your fingertips, but also your palms, toes and soles.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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So why do real grasshopper wings have corrugations?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Spotify’s model starts with engagement in the free tier, using advertising and habit formation to convert users into paying customers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises has been one of the world’s top tier luxury cruise lines for a long time.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Problems pile up The LCS was envisioned as a key component of US naval power in areas dominating current headlines, like the Persian Gulf, where the US and Israel are at war with Iran, and the South China Sea, where the US and its allies are defending freedom of navigation.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli, and topped with cheese, are an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Most percale sheets are made with single-ply threads, which provides its signature crisp feel, and the pima cotton make up has longer fibers than regular cotton for a gentler feel on sensitive skin.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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By then, standard-issue electric typewriters and six-ply carbon paper had been replaced by far less visually interesting computers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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First, the sample was adjusted for unequal probability of selection by stratum.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The exhibition begins by presenting three different layers, which are sort of presented as a stratum.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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