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
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
Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 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
This boho colorful bead choker brings natural stone into a handmade summer statement piece that layers beautifully.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Garten layers a trifle bowl with pound cake, fresh raspberries, and orange cream.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
But BandWith Chicago’s new home in East Garfield Park displays a more contemporary approach to minimalism, one that richly layers old and new elements in a compelling solution that is modest and straightforward while equally elegant and nuanced.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The Spicy Brisket Sub layers the protein with Colby Jack cheese, jalapeños, Publix Fried Onions and Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The firm’s interiors feel daring yet steeped in design history, and the designer masterfully layers bold color palettes and whimsical patterns.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
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
This guest layers a blazer over a simple black tank, pairing the look with relaxed jorts and pointed-toe heels for a finish that feels intentional but unfussy.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 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
This boho colorful bead choker brings natural stone into a handmade summer statement piece that layers beautifully.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Garten layers a trifle bowl with pound cake, fresh raspberries, and orange cream.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
But BandWith Chicago’s new home in East Garfield Park displays a more contemporary approach to minimalism, one that richly layers old and new elements in a compelling solution that is modest and straightforward while equally elegant and nuanced.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The Spicy Brisket Sub layers the protein with Colby Jack cheese, jalapeños, Publix Fried Onions and Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The firm’s interiors feel daring yet steeped in design history, and the designer masterfully layers bold color palettes and whimsical patterns.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layers
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Visitors staying at Cedar Pass Campground (reservations required) or Sage Creek Campground can wake up to panoramic sunrise views and spend their days exploring scenic trails, wildlife loops, and overlooks carved into the park’s rugged terrain.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Robotic units integrated with barcode validation loops now incorporate computer vision models trained to classify pill shape, color, imprint, and packaging configuration.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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While in a game with an improved pace, high school athletes in Texas will receive valuable experience in a game more similar to the collegiate and professional levels.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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The team now plans stratospheric flights later this year, targeting altitudes above 40,000 feet—higher than typical passenger airliner cruise levels.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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More specifically — and without spoiling a story that piles the twists as high as the corpses — Pine's an ex-British soldier pulled from his porter duties and recruited to surveil a ruthless arms dealer, Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) staying at the hotel.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The result piles more pressure on Starmer, the least popular prime minister since records began, according to some polls.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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Based on the size of the plaits, knotless braids can be styled into beautiful updos, woven together to make even larger braids, or left out, flowing down your back.—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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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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These laws give objective criteria to divide data into distinct tiers, between truly sensitive data that needs special handling, and other data that can be transferred across borders with adequate protections.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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This stings even more on the heels of Hyatt’s award chart overhaul, which now has five price tiers instead of three.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Sweet Heat Morty ($12) stacks mortadella with pistachio cream, burrata spread, arugula and hot honey on focaccia.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Samsung’s 12-layer HBM4E, which stacks Dynamic Random-Access Memory vertically, has a 48-gigabyte capacity, representing more than a 30% increase compared with the previous generation, the company said in a press release.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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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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Their proof would become the signature result of Tao’s early career, contributing to his winning the Fields Medal in 2006, and propelling him to the upper echelons of mathematics.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Cruelty and ruthlessness are deemed just, not only in the highest echelons of politics but also trickling down to daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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“Layers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layers. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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