layers 1 of 2

plural of layer

layers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of layer
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
Noun
So all these different layers to the word bait correspond to a different layer of show, correspond to each different episode. Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 It’s also made with five foam layers that create a balanced feel, starting with a soft, quilted top layer that gives it an instantly cozy finish. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Look at the layers of soil and grass and measure how thick the layer of thatch is. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Each format layers protein with fiber and healthy fats, which helps stretch a small meal into real nutrition. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 The setup usually layers cold exposure, light therapy and neurostimulation into one connected routine. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 This Brooklyn town house layers English textiles and plays with color drenching to maximize its tighter spaces but maintains its tidiness by paring back on decor. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 Here, a guest layers a blue-and-brown striped sweater over a coordinating polka-dot skirt, proving that contrasting prints can still feel polished. Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 July 2026 In order to meet this challenge, Bassil used carbon nanotubes that form layers one one-hundredth the thickness of a human hair (instead of metal oxides that need to heat up) as the conduction material. Shirl Leigh june 26, New Atlas, 26 June 2026 The most common mistake is over-scenting, which layers perfume on top of odors instead of removing the source. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 There is also the MVP+ Membership, which layers the 7-day July 2 access, monthly Ultimate Team packs, all playable mascots and beta access on top of the bundle. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Also like the Titan EVO NanoGen, the higher-end Atlas uses Secretlab’s NanoFoam Composite, which layers a softer foam on top of the seat's cold-cure foam. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layers
Noun
  • Ukraine demonstrates the power of short feedback loops, connecting operators, engineers, and government to quickly translate battlefield experience into technological advancements.
    John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The points correspond to strands, while loops capture all possible interactions of those strands.
    Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The corridor has the state’s highest congestion levels, seeing over 160,000 cars a day, according to NCDOT.
    DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Plants and animals keenly sense the diminishing light, which acts as a master biological clock that triggers changes such as migration, shifting hormone levels and winter coat growth.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Once a week, Hall piles his three kids in the car, drives five minutes to Costco and turns into the second row of the parking lot.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • According to relationship experts at The Gottman Institute, couples who talk through those details in advance tend to adjust more smoothly and argue less about the small stuff that piles up after move-in day.
    Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • Working with the first section, apply a smoothing gel or pomade to create nice neat plaits and secure with a clear rubber band.
    Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Eleven are in the Scottish lower tiers, and one is in Scottish non-league.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Edition tiers and pricing are on EA's buy page and the MVP+ membership listing.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Frequency is the mechanism that stacks hours toward Hall's 50-, 90-, and 200-hour thresholds.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Big mistake, though arguably only slightly more stupid than Susan, who stacks the dishwasher cutlery rack with the knives blade up.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Epstein has a long record in the upper echelons of conservative legal circles.
    Austin Horn June 30, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • The film catapulted Sara and her costars — Matthew Broderick, Alan Tuck, and Jennifer Grey — to new echelons of fame.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026

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