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layers 1 of 2

noun

plural of layer
1
as in plies

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2
as in levels

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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
Store in a cool (not cold) dark place to give the filling and layers a chance to fully meld. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 My trip was one of a select number of Smithsonian Journeys itineraries, which layers extra education on top of the already in-depth programming the cruise line offers. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 What to read next Things to do One of Istanbul's greatest pleasures is discovering how effortlessly the city layers empires, religions and cultures. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 Granduciel, who wrote and produced the song at his studio in Burbank, California, layers all kinds of six- and 12-string guitars, a Mellotron and other vintage synths, and more into a sweeping vision that’s largely his own handiwork. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026 Apple, like most services, layers its shows purposefully so one ends and another begins, or has already just begun. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 But livestream shopping also layers on pressure that’s harder to resist. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 Each unit of government layers more taxes on our property tax bill. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layers
  1. loops
  2. levels
  3. piles
  4. plaits
  5. tiers
  6. stacks
  7. pleats
  8. echelons
Noun
  • An orange heel tab is matched with metallic blue loops on the Air Jordan 8’s strap closure, while the model’s signature chenille tongue opts for all-blue with an orange Jumpman.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • On top of the incredible markdown, the real, functional belt loops immediately caught my attention.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • Women who have a restricted diet and may not get enough iron-rich foods, those who have absorption issues or those who have particularly heavy menstrual cycles may be more likely to have lower iron levels.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to the coffered and baffled wood ceilings, noise levels are buffered and kept to a pleasant rumble.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of levels
Verb
  • My father piles French toast and syrup onto a plate and my mother pours a glass of milk.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Big swine farms produce huge amounts of solid waste, which piles up in lagoons until a flood can wash them into rivers.
    — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of piles
Noun
  • Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of plaits
Noun
  • The look started with a sheer black top with a high neckline and sleeves broken up by tiers of fabric, with long panels hanging over the bronze pleated skirt.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • What Could Be Next Expect the snoring category to keep pulling apart into three tiers, and each has a different action for readers deciding what to try.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of tiers
Verb
  • Curry stacks cold tubs, sauna, compression sleeves and sleep-sound devices.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Vertical stacking cuts heat The approach is based on Huawei’s LogicFolding architecture, which stacks active chip layers vertically instead of placing all the circuitry across a conventional two-dimensional layout.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of stacks
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
Definition of pleats
Noun
  • After folding into Kawasaki, Bimota has returned to the upper echelons of motorsport as well, taking over the factory WorldSBK team in 2025.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The materials and craftsmanship are consistent with a garment that belonged to the highest echelons of Elizabeth’s English court.
    — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of echelons

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“Layers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layers. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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