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
  • Those loops create a soft, nubby surface that feels plush and looks dimensional from a distance.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Whoever sits across many loops, and holds the rights to learn across them, ends up with a model no single participant could build alone.
    Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • That paper also suggested that low levels of phosphorus could trigger the invasive algae to bloom.
    Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • But the ethical waters are murky, and any such project should have high levels of public transparency and accountability, said Lisa Moses, a veterinarian and bioethicist at Harvard Medical School.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Instead of asking whether existing programs are delivering results, Congress piles new spending and new funding streams onto an already fragmented system.
    Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2026
  • The dirty laundry never piles up, nor does the ready-to-fold pile.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • With the price increases, Apple Music is still less expensive than key rival Spotify on the primary tiers.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Promotions can include fine print about eligibility, qualifying deposits, bonus tiers and payout timing.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 July 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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“Layers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layers. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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