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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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, 15 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Without that transparency, even a useful technology can feel like another layer of surveillance.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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, 15 June 2026
Verb
Rather than chasing one dominant note, perfumers are layering warmth and texture in ways that feel personal.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2004, this is the second location in Cairo for the Four Seasons—there’s also the First Residence across the river in Giza—a brand that’s known internationally for its consistently high level of amiable and personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Alphabet investors had bought a capital-light cash machine, and the plan stacks equity dilution on top of more than $100 billion of debt raised over the past year, including a sterling bond round in February.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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For a few hours, New York became a small town with generations stacked on top of each other connected by a team that finished the journey.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Fingerprints are the surface expression of what biologists call dermal ridges: those parallel corrugations of ridged and furrowed skin that cover not just your fingertips, but also your palms, toes and soles.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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So why do real grasshopper wings have corrugations?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Every one of the four tiers of this majestic ground, the highest so high and steep that some fans were covered in darkness as the floodlights didn’t reach them, was packed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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An affordable wellness retreat typically falls in the budget-to-mid-range tier, roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, or under $500 per night for shorter trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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As geopolitical unease intensified last year, central banks and retail investors worldwide piled into gold.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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For as rough as the lineup continued to look, the injuries are yet again piling up on the pitching side.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Noun
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On top of the inner liner is the carcass ply.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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The 38-year-old living legend plies his trade for Miami FC and hopes to lead Argentina to a repeat as World Cup champion in 2026.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
Noun
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First, the sample was adjusted for unequal probability of selection by stratum.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 May 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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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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