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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
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Bedsure’s floral quilt is lightweight enough to keep you comfortable in the summer and insulating enough to add an extra layer of warmth in the winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Patterns don’t have to match perfectly, but rather complement one another, especially when layered throughout a space.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Bedsure’s floral quilt is lightweight enough to keep you comfortable in the summer and insulating enough to add an extra layer of warmth in the winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Honoring the estate’s original spirit, the couple leaned classic, layering in elements from various eras.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Patterns don’t have to match perfectly, but rather complement one another, especially when layered throughout a space.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
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Set up gentle boundaries during family talks to avoid old loops.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This gentle two-mile loop has forest views, scenic overlooks, and the chance to spot beavers or moose near the water.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But change at a deeper level takes time and resources that the government may not always have.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The denial, if not overturned at the county level, means the school will have to shut down at the end of the school year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hoagies, of course With roots in Philadelphia, PrimoHoagies promises authentic East Coast–style sandwiches stacked high on seeded rolls and built with serious intent.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Shelves are stacked with hardback books and vases and walls adorned with sea life prints.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Philo, the longtime streaming pay-TV provider, has added a cheaper subscription tier.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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The system is intended to help brands scale supply chain documentation efforts as traceability programs expand beyond tier-one suppliers to deeper levels of production.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, if errands pile up, try to do them in batches to build up momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The assurance of being yourself and being liked, fulfilling your purpose while climbing life’s rungs, has obvious appeal in youth, before compromises and obligations start to pile too high.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The poor choice of font did not upset me, nor, indeed, did the quality of the paper, which was not unlike single-ply toilet roll.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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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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The taco features a stratum of smoke and heat, with the octopus piled onto a fresh corn tortilla with purple onions pickled Yucatan-style with citrus.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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