layering

present participle of layer
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 Stylists love their oversized fits, perfect for layering with chunky sweaters, which add that instant dose of sophistication to even the simplest outfit. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 The ribbed detailing adds texture, and the lightweight material is ideal for layering over T-shirts or under jackets. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 If your team isn’t aligned, consistent and accountable today, layering AI into the workflow won’t solve anything. Ryan Austin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The whole family opted for demure attire, with Bateman layering a chocolate brown button-down shirt over a black T-shirt, and Anka pairing a chic black vest with a slip skirt. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 The new Crystalium edition cloaks that signature architecture in a black DLC case while layering in high craft. Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025 The midweight fabric is perfect for layering on chillier fall days, while the snap closure leaves room for easy venting. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025 This one emits a blue-Gatorade glow, cleverly achieved through layering fabrics in shades of blue and a small light. Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025 For evening wear, try layering with Yves Saint Laurent Libre. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layering
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  • Bundle Everything Bundle everything—flights, hotels and rental cars—using corporate travel apps or cards with perks, but the real savings is stacking your trips.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • These microtubules exist in a delicate equilibrium, stacking on new tubulin units for a while, then reaching a crisis and falling apart.
    Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • His recent tax cuts add to the unsustainable public debt the US is piling up, and to investor doubts our financial health over time.
    Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And on Wednesday, Eagles legend Jason Kelce weighed in on the matter, piling onto the list of critics Carters has.
    Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Layering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layering. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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