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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Afterwards, spread a layer of peanut butter or hazelnut spread on top.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
With that in mind, consider stacking charms, unique metals, different chain weights, mixing stones, and even materials when layering pieces in your collection (or shopping for new styles).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
Afterwards, spread a layer of peanut butter or hazelnut spread on top.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sleeveless sweaters for a night out are also a tried and true favorite that can be layered as well.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
With that in mind, consider stacking charms, unique metals, different chain weights, mixing stones, and even materials when layering pieces in your collection (or shopping for new styles).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
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Elemental sulfur recovered from the process can be applied as a soil amendment for agriculture, creating a closed-loop system that could benefit both industry and the environment.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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This creates a self-sustaining loop that drives pigment production at unprecedented levels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From the ways in which games are developed to hacks for completing levels, Tan said the technology's ramifications across the sector can't be overstated.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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Like Swift does in the video, Kelce closed his hands into fists and waved his arms up and down in celebration as the singer excitedly cheered him on from a luxury box in the upper level of the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just stack the shoeboxes on top of each other, and secure them with string or glue before creating a way to hang it in your closet.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant violated 14 standards, including employee drinks stored near food prep areas and metal pans stacked wet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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And—as expected—the solid rear axle does its usual dance on corrugations as well as its obligatory wag on big one-wheel bumps.—
Barry Winfield,
Car and Driver,
1 Aug. 2023
Noun
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Maza, already a full Algeria international at 19, was scouted by several Premier League clubs before leaving second-tier Hertha Berlin.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other handbags in the collection masquerade as decadent desserts, including two-tier pastel cake with iced crystals and a Champagne bottle party bag, also modeled by Ratajakowski.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But with the two-time NFL MVP back in the lineup, the Ravens looked much more like themselves, piling up 338 yards of offense, 229 coming in the second half.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yuanta Securties’ data shows foreign institutions drove early gains late last year by piling into large-cap tech names, but local institutions and individuals have since stepped in aggressively to sustain momentum.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Vitale Barberis Canonico offers 100 percent Saxon merino wool for double-faced overcoats and a 6-ply overcoat in macro-herringbone designs.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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It's finished in wood with poplar ply walls and a spruce floor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But that was back when the world was a simpler place and Mickelson wasn’t the saboteur of professional golf’s social stratum.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy catapulted her into a new stratum as an artist.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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