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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
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
This tie-front cardigan is breathable and easy to pack while acting as a light layer to wear during dinner or while sightseeing, and the delicate crochet detailing matches perfectly with the braided straps of these ornate yet easy-to-walk-in sandals.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
TikTok users layered clips of M3GAN dancing over Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Megan Thee Stallion songs, clips from RuPaul’s Drag Race and lines of dialogue from Real Housewives.
—Rebecca Keegan, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Noun
On defense, the Ducks solidified their group of six rearguards after a season that involved three trades on the blue line – the departures of Fowler and Dumoulin and the arrival of Jacob Trouba – and there are layers to their defense corps.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
This tie-front cardigan is breathable and easy to pack while acting as a light layer to wear during dinner or while sightseeing, and the delicate crochet detailing matches perfectly with the braided straps of these ornate yet easy-to-walk-in sandals.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Verb
Pair it with slides and a tote for the beach, or layer it with a denim jacket and white sneakers for travel days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
TikTok users layered clips of M3GAN dancing over Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Megan Thee Stallion songs, clips from RuPaul’s Drag Race and lines of dialogue from Real Housewives.
—Rebecca Keegan, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
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Yet, this strategy stumbles when confronted with the complexity of human systems, where relationships and feedback loops defy neat separation and where interventions often yield unpredictable consequences.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In the middle of uncertainty, Smith prioritizes structured feedback loops, direct action and unfiltered communication with both clients and staff.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
Noun
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At high levels, free radicals trigger what’s known as oxidative stress, which can damage cell DNA and increase your risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes.78 4.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
23 June 2025
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
Verb
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By stacking eligibility under both statutes, focusing on stable housing instead of outdated employment requirements, and removing artificial barriers to home confinement, this guidance embraces the true intent of the law: helping men and women safely return home and rebuild their lives.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Sandwiched between the ocean and the Oregon Coast Range, U.S. Route 101 traces the state’s entire coastline, with wide beaches and jagged sea stacks on one side of the road and thickets of evergreen forest on the other.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 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
Noun
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The ad tier is launched, and growing slowly, but already bringing in higher average revenue per user than Netflix’s traditional ad-free offerings.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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These tiers start at $20 per month (ChatGPT Plus) and scale up to $200 per month (ChatGPT Pro).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2025
Verb
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As the weeks progressed, fresh horrors from Washington piled up.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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And Just Like That is certainly piling onto their problems by throwing over 300 miles of separation, a troubled teen, and incompatible texting styles into the mix.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
20 June 2025
Noun
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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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Many activists came to see the old working class and their trade unions as a privileged stratum that demonstrated little sympathy for the plight of immigrants and racial minorities.—
Francis Fukuyama,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Aug. 2018
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Each stratum of plants will be lit with twenty 250-watt T5s suspended about half a meter above the plants, for a total of 300 bulbs per floor.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 June 2013
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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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