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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 layered
Instead of using obvious malicious code, the attackers built the installer with legitimate tools and layered the attack in stages.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Voice messages announcing deaths are layered over static shots of an empty home, echoing her own experience of events unfolding.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Often layered with impactful art collections and international flair, Lau’s interiors are a welcome escape.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, AI tools are being layered onto existing workflows rather than replacing them wholesale.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The room is layered with Persian rugs, brass accents, plush seating, and just enough light.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that natural options need reapplication every one to two hours and work best layered with other prevention habits.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
The Celestial now displays sunrise and sunset times, layered into its familiar rotating sky chart.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Most pieces of cookware contain various metals layered together for the purpose of balancing out their particular properties.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Voice messages announcing deaths are layered over static shots of an empty home, echoing her own experience of events unfolding.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Often layered with impactful art collections and international flair, Lau’s interiors are a welcome escape.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
In practice, however, AI tools are being layered onto existing workflows rather than replacing them wholesale.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The room is layered with Persian rugs, brass accents, plush seating, and just enough light.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that natural options need reapplication every one to two hours and work best layered with other prevention habits.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
The Celestial now displays sunrise and sunset times, layered into its familiar rotating sky chart.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Most pieces of cookware contain various metals layered together for the purpose of balancing out their particular properties.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layered
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The musical lineup this year is stacked!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the video, a voice is heard talking about workers’ pay while a hand reaches out and starts to burn paper products stacked on a pallet, as other small fires are already burning in the background.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Trump has been clear that whoever landed the nomination would have to be more dovish than Powell, and has piled praise on Warsh.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Garbage piled up on sidewalks as private sanitation workers refused to cross picket lines.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Layered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layered. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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