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
The summer-ready staple is naturally breathable and ideal for layering.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Enterprises that spent years hardening endpoints, strengthening identity controls and building sophisticated security operations centers are now layering AI capabilities on top of existing environments without adapting the controls needed to govern them securely.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Her trick is to create a gorgeous tablescape that feels intentional and thoughtful by draping the folding table in a beautiful tablecloth and layering on plates, napkins, and candles.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
The GelBottle Inc founder and CEO Daisy Kalnina suggests the brand’s warm Queen Bee shade, the bright Banana Split, or layering Iced Chrome over a buttery shade for any glam maximalists wanting to level up the trend.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The trifle is prepared by layering these ingredients in a glass bowl, creating a visually impressive dessert.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Give last summer’s sundress new life by layering a simple cotton tee underneath.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Interior designer Maurizio Pellizoni, founder and director of Maurizio Pellizzoni Design, helped reimagine the home for modern living, layering in rich materials and contemporary furnishings from Minotti, B&B Italia, and de Le Cuona.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Chottani achieves this by layering laser finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Enterprises that spent years hardening endpoints, strengthening identity controls and building sophisticated security operations centers are now layering AI capabilities on top of existing environments without adapting the controls needed to govern them securely.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Her trick is to create a gorgeous tablescape that feels intentional and thoughtful by draping the folding table in a beautiful tablecloth and layering on plates, napkins, and candles.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
The GelBottle Inc founder and CEO Daisy Kalnina suggests the brand’s warm Queen Bee shade, the bright Banana Split, or layering Iced Chrome over a buttery shade for any glam maximalists wanting to level up the trend.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The trifle is prepared by layering these ingredients in a glass bowl, creating a visually impressive dessert.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Give last summer’s sundress new life by layering a simple cotton tee underneath.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Interior designer Maurizio Pellizoni, founder and director of Maurizio Pellizzoni Design, helped reimagine the home for modern living, layering in rich materials and contemporary furnishings from Minotti, B&B Italia, and de Le Cuona.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Chottani achieves this by layering laser finishing techniques.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layering
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By stacking multiple layers of silicon circuits, engineers can increase transistor density, reduce communication distances inside chips, and improve energy efficiency.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Named the Big Ten 2026 Pitcher of the Year after stacking a record 113 strikeouts in conference play, Edwards is integral to what has been USC’s best team since the early 2000s.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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After more than four years, Russia’s full-scale invasion has morphed into a grinding war of attrition where soldiers are being killed en masse, financial losses are piling up and Kyiv has started to liberate more land than Moscow has seized.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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In the new Hubble image, some of the gas on the outer edge of M88 can be seen compressing and piling up.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Layering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layering. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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