as in stacking
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 layering
Singh suggests strategies like monochromatic dressing to make looser silhouettes feel intentional, along with thoughtful accessories and layering to maintain personal style.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Memories of her are layering over the days leading up to the novel’s publication, and they are so strongly woven together that excitement and grief have become inextricable.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
There’s nothing a denim jacket can’t do, from layering over athleisure, airport outfits, and sundresses for a fresh new look every time.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Despite layering and wearing protective head coverings, the director repeatedly suffered sunstroke.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The layering piece is great for quick errands and chilly spring nights, so we were pumped to find a Quince lookalike for just $42.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
By layering macro-level route planning with micro-level real-time reasoning, the platform enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to dynamic environments with greater nuance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Reinforce your privacy fence by layering new fencing on top of existing fencing for an extra layer of protection that will help insulate your backyard from noise as well as prying eyes.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead of a full redesign, wabi-sabi encourages layering meaningful, imperfect pieces over time for a personal touch.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Memories of her are layering over the days leading up to the novel’s publication, and they are so strongly woven together that excitement and grief have become inextricable.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
There’s nothing a denim jacket can’t do, from layering over athleisure, airport outfits, and sundresses for a fresh new look every time.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Despite layering and wearing protective head coverings, the director repeatedly suffered sunstroke.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The layering piece is great for quick errands and chilly spring nights, so we were pumped to find a Quince lookalike for just $42.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
By layering macro-level route planning with micro-level real-time reasoning, the platform enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to dynamic environments with greater nuance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Reinforce your privacy fence by layering new fencing on top of existing fencing for an extra layer of protection that will help insulate your backyard from noise as well as prying eyes.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead of a full redesign, wabi-sabi encourages layering meaningful, imperfect pieces over time for a personal touch.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layering
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Fowler has quietly been stacking solid results for the better part of a year.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The big carriers have spent years stacking on flashy extras like streaming perks or event discounts to make pricey plans feel worth it, and most people are too busy to dig into whether those add-ons actually justify the cost.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Sargassum’s sweet spot is close to 82 degrees — roughly the same sea temperature recently recorded off South Beach, where tons of seaweed have been piling up along the shore.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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However, beneath the surface, Cramer said the market has become increasingly bifurcated, with investors piling into a narrow group of artificial intelligence winners while severely punishing companies that disappoint or simply fail to impress.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Layering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layering. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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