as in stacked
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
The team focused on materials that form layered, or lamellar, structures, which provide a clearer view of how ions move.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Its rooms are layered with classical references, playful objets and a rich colour palette.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Another insider familiar with Media Capital Technologies said MassMutual’s investment in Row K is layered and includes operating capital.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Diver layered three pairs of socks and placed hand warmers on her nose to keep warm overnight.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Many hospitals also operate with legacy systems layered over time.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
International tourists are ditching the cookie-cutter sightseeing traps and hunting down places with soul—spots that feel lived-in, local, and layered with meaning.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
For city-friendly days, turn to relaxed floral midis—like those from Merlette, Ganni, and Dôen—layered beneath transitional outerwear such as a classic trench, suede jacket, or even a leather bomber.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The handloom process produces layered, tactile surfaces that celebrate rawness and rusticity.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Its rooms are layered with classical references, playful objets and a rich colour palette.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Another insider familiar with Media Capital Technologies said MassMutual’s investment in Row K is layered and includes operating capital.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Diver layered three pairs of socks and placed hand warmers on her nose to keep warm overnight.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Many hospitals also operate with legacy systems layered over time.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
International tourists are ditching the cookie-cutter sightseeing traps and hunting down places with soul—spots that feel lived-in, local, and layered with meaning.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
For city-friendly days, turn to relaxed floral midis—like those from Merlette, Ganni, and Dôen—layered beneath transitional outerwear such as a classic trench, suede jacket, or even a leather bomber.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
The handloom process produces layered, tactile surfaces that celebrate rawness and rusticity.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layered
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The Space Launch System stands at a towering 322 feet tall when fully stacked with the Orion capsule.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bennet’s and Hickenlooper’s decision, however, meant the Memorial Hall auditorium was stacked with supporters for their opponents.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Upon reaching the entrance, customers were greeted by lion dancers and dozens of bright red shopping carts ready to be piled high with Korean snacks, noodles, fresh seafood and produce, takeout Korean dishes and more from what’s become the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States.—
Shae Hammond,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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This comes on the heels of a previous survey from the UC Berkeley Citrin Center which also showed the two GOP candidates leading, with the Democrats piled up behind them, seemingly siphoning votes from each other.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Layered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layered. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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