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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
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
These crispy mini crackers are coated with a thick layer of fudge or caramel on one side, then drizzled with more sweet goodness on the other.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Unlike outfits that require coordinating separates, a jumpsuit is a fuss-free outfit starter that layers seamlessly under cozy coats and sweaters.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
There’s nothing a crisp white button-up can’t do ( wear it as a beach cover-up, office blouse, cozy layer, or casual throw-on)—making this buy extra valuable at 57 percent off.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
These crispy mini crackers are coated with a thick layer of fudge or caramel on one side, then drizzled with more sweet goodness on the other.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Muse Pants Every closet needs a reliable pair of grey sweatpants for cozy lounging, long travel days, or layering over a workout set.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Unlike outfits that require coordinating separates, a jumpsuit is a fuss-free outfit starter that layers seamlessly under cozy coats and sweaters.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
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This creates an uncomfortable loop.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The main changes occur on the upper, which swaps out the shoe’s usual ballistic nylon for a full-leather construction that extends to the lace loops, heel tabs and tongues.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In addition to where in the stadium tickets can purchased, Razorback Foundation donor levels and priority points also dictate how parking passes around the stadium are distributed and how many tickets are available for purchase in certain sections.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The yen touched its strongest level since October in US trading Tuesday after comments from Japanese officials, including just recently the finance minister, fueled speculation that the government may intervene in the market to prevent the currency from resuming its decline.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Frames can be stacked for merged clarity, and imagery further enhanced using third party editing software.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the Cuernavaca location of this coffee shop, which has four spots around town, the airy jumble was stacked onto sturdy toast spread with the sweet tingle of tomato jam —an ideal breakfast that in lesser hands would be pedestrian.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 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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Kairat’s seventh-place finish in 1986 was their best performance in the Soviet top tier.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Each and every week, the band lives close to – if not inside – the highest tier on several albums rosters, while multiple singles can appear near one another across sales, streaming, and general consumption rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Use this phrase when unrealistic timelines, scope creep, or extra commitments pile up.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Indian stocks are on track for their worst start to a year in a decade, piling pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration to deliver fresh catalysts for economic growth in the upcoming budget.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Generally Septic-Safe Types of Toilet Papers Standard toilet paper products that are generally beneficial for the septic system include recycled toilet paper, biodegradable toilet paper, tree-free toilet paper, single-ply toilet paper, and soft two-ply toilet paper.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Dec. 2025
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Stainless steel is a poor conductor, meaning a single-ply pan made of stainless steel would cook inconsistently, with numerous hot and cold spots.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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