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
At night, try layering an edgy leather bomber jacket over a romantic slip dress—the contrasting silhouettes work surprisingly well together.
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Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
The collection features 13 pieces including versatile, classic knits, easy layering pieces like a soft-shoulder cashmere blazer and a field jacket, plus a selection of whimsical-but-practical accessories such as ties and brightly colored socks.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Lloyd Webber is ever fond of repeating his melodies, and the emotional effect comes from placing them in different registers and layering timbres on top of one another.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Qualcomm is also layering in new platform capabilities, such as Snapdragon Guardian, a cloud- and hardware-assisted framework for device security and manageability.
—Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
As the United States steps back, China is quietly layering new kinds of partnerships on top of its already robust trade ties, with the aim that, over time, more countries will see Beijing—not Washington—as their most important relationship.
—Jeffrey Prescott, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Lepunuo 2-Piece Lounge Set Matching sets take the guesswork out of putting together an outfit, and this shirt and wide-leg pant combo from Lepunuo is ideal for fall layering.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
They're made from a soft, airy cotton blend that's comfortable enough to wear solo in the warmer months, and great for layering under wool sweaters in the fall and winter.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Selecting layering pieces can also help during the transitional and unpredictable weather.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
The collection features 13 pieces including versatile, classic knits, easy layering pieces like a soft-shoulder cashmere blazer and a field jacket, plus a selection of whimsical-but-practical accessories such as ties and brightly colored socks.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Lloyd Webber is ever fond of repeating his melodies, and the emotional effect comes from placing them in different registers and layering timbres on top of one another.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Qualcomm is also layering in new platform capabilities, such as Snapdragon Guardian, a cloud- and hardware-assisted framework for device security and manageability.
—Wendy Sheehan Donnell, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
As the United States steps back, China is quietly layering new kinds of partnerships on top of its already robust trade ties, with the aim that, over time, more countries will see Beijing—not Washington—as their most important relationship.
—Jeffrey Prescott, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Lepunuo 2-Piece Lounge Set Matching sets take the guesswork out of putting together an outfit, and this shirt and wide-leg pant combo from Lepunuo is ideal for fall layering.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
They're made from a soft, airy cotton blend that's comfortable enough to wear solo in the warmer months, and great for layering under wool sweaters in the fall and winter.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Selecting layering pieces can also help during the transitional and unpredictable weather.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layering
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Adamolekun is also spearheading the company’s $60 million plan to keep the seafood chain afloat by stacking his C-suite with restaurant-industry veterans.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Repeat with remaining dough pieces, stacking balls gently in pan.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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During the last government shutdown in 2018-19, there were reports of trash piling up at national park sites and the organization relied on nonprofits and volunteers to keep up certain services.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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With maritime routes disrupted, cocaine produced in Colombia’s Catatumbo region is piling up inside Venezuela.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Layering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layering. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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