as in piles
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 layers
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
In Galanin’s mercifully direct lyrics, Native dream psychology layers over intimate portrayals of kinship.
—Petala Ironcloud, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, the Energy Top gives a looser, more relaxed fit that still layers well and is a steal at $43.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Goldstein layers a bare base with a shimmer polish to get that gold and glitter nail that’s super pretty.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
The glasses will have a 70-degree field of view and optical see-through technology, Google said, adding that the device layers digital content into the user's physical worldview.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025
Marion then layers muscle onto the face until he's created a realistic best guess of what the person might have looked like.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Or, go for a cordial, which layers meats, cheese, lettuce and tomato between cheesy bread.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The new Marshmallow Butterfinger layers the signature peanut-buttery crunch with a creamy marshmallow flavor that softens the bite without losing the bar's signature texture.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Repeat layers twice more, omitting ricotta on the top layer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
But this new permanent menu item layers the fountain beverages and ice cream rather than blending them together.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
In Galanin’s mercifully direct lyrics, Native dream psychology layers over intimate portrayals of kinship.
—Petala Ironcloud, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, the Energy Top gives a looser, more relaxed fit that still layers well and is a steal at $43.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Goldstein layers a bare base with a shimmer polish to get that gold and glitter nail that’s super pretty.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
The glasses will have a 70-degree field of view and optical see-through technology, Google said, adding that the device layers digital content into the user's physical worldview.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025
Marion then layers muscle onto the face until he's created a realistic best guess of what the person might have looked like.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Or, go for a cordial, which layers meats, cheese, lettuce and tomato between cheesy bread.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The new Marshmallow Butterfinger layers the signature peanut-buttery crunch with a creamy marshmallow flavor that softens the bite without losing the bar's signature texture.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layers
Noun
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While standard chemical leaching (without microbes) performed worse in microgravity than on Earth, the microbes maintained consistent extraction levels regardless of gravity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Net migration to the UK reached record levels in 2022, swelled by the war in Ukraine and the post-pandemic lifting of travel restrictions, but has since dropped off sharply.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the cleanups did remove the garbage that piles up along the San Juan, robbing the gillagers of a reliable source of income.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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These outdoor hangout spots don't get much use during the winter, but snow still piles up on decks during winter storms.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s coordinated by local cells responding to each other through signals and feedback loops, making decisions where the information actually exists.—
Amy Eliza Wong,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The track has been under construction for months, and now loops across several levels of the backlot.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But that model no longer works, said Thomas, because consumers are shopping across all tiers.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prices go up for tiers offering perks like the chance to run alongside Barker and Diplo and VIP sections that not only offer better vantage points to see the stage but also back rubs, foot massages and ice baths.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This recipe stacks smoky sausage and hash browns on a buttery biscuit, which is finished with a tangy pepper sauce.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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At the end of lunch, the entire crew scoops their leftover food into a compost bin, and then neatly stacks their containers on top of each others.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These latest files show the range and depth of Epstein's extraordinary reach into the upper echelons of society.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2026
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That’s a not-inconsequential $24,000 a year, vaulting Orange Unified’s members into the upper echelons of school board compensation in Orange County.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Layers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layers. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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