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
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 July 2025
This adds an extra layer of protection even if your password is compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The techno synths layer it in nervousness and genuine exasperation.
—Peter A. Berry, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Verb
PitchBook's Walters said lenders and investors will need to create buffers for currency risks, with volatile foreign exchange markets adding another layer of complexity.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 July 2025
This adds an extra layer of protection even if your password is compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
Break up your leftover wine corks into small chunks, then layer them around the base of your plants as DIY mulch.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The techno synths layer it in nervousness and genuine exasperation.
—Peter A. Berry, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Verb
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When the team stacked these images together, the high-resolution result revealed Betelgeuse’s companion.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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The guest list is stacked this go round, with appearances from Lil Baby, Rick Ross, Lil Yachty, Ray J, Saucy Santana, Bob Menery, Sway Calloway, and Chocolate Droppa.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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Why brands are abandoning traditional PR The statistics don’t lie: Hybrid approaches create feedback loops between paid and earned media, driving continuous improvement in both areas.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a bendable, flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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All levels of hotels will see an increase in business, but upper tier properties will naturally be the most desirable.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The developments tend to support good construction jobs and have a low impact on traffic and the local school system due to modest employment levels.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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Additions to the injury report piled up throughout the last week, culminating in a dismal availability report for Sunday’s game at the United Center.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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College endowments began piling aboard after David Swensen took over Yale’s endowment in 1985 and bolstered returns by diversifying into private assets.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 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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Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches.—
Chun-Yung Sung,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2012
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Additionally, McCoy has the gold tier in the Ballhawk trait, which significantly improves his ability to break up passes.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Amanda Anisimova is taking part in her first Grand Slam final while Iga Świątek is trying to reestablish herself in the top tier of the sport.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Ground your garden’s corners with focal plants—shrubs, mounding perennials, or trios of smaller annuals.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Could Shohei Ohtani return to mound before the All-Star break?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
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Shutters or reinforcing with ply board can be used to block flying debris, which is the leading cause of structural breaches, these help prevent extensive damage and costly repairs.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Fortunately, companies and brands that use premium cashmere will usually have information on their websites; generally speaking, the more details provided — length of fibers, ply, and gauge — the better the sweater.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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