as in lapping
a partial covering of one thing by an adjoining member
the orthodontist will try to fix that overlap of two of your upper incisors
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as in to overlie
to lie over parts of one another
the brochures on the display table should overlap but not so much that the titles are obscured
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Recent Examples of overlap
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The bilateral defense cooperation comes against the backdrop of tensions in the South China Sea, where overlapping sovereignty claims by countries such as Vietnam and China, as well as the strong presence of the Chinese coast guard, continue to heighten friction in the region.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The performances, part of the American Modern Opera Company’s summer residency at Lincoln Center (the Run AMOC Festival), are not quite simultaneous or alternating but instead overlap, with a harpsichord providing the silvery thread between the disparate styles.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Another former assistant, Jonathan Perez, told jurors last Friday that his tenure with Combs overlapped with Paul.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
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Flamengo’s right-winger then passes it to Wallace and overlaps the forward to provide a passing option…
… before the duo combine to cut through Chelsea’s defence and make it 3-1.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The bilateral defense cooperation comes against the backdrop of tensions in the South China Sea, where overlapping sovereignty claims by countries such as Vietnam and China, as well as the strong presence of the Chinese coast guard, continue to heighten friction in the region.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The performances, part of the American Modern Opera Company’s summer residency at Lincoln Center (the Run AMOC Festival), are not quite simultaneous or alternating but instead overlap, with a harpsichord providing the silvery thread between the disparate styles.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Another former assistant, Jonathan Perez, told jurors last Friday that his tenure with Combs overlapped with Paul.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlap
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This finding indicates that the ecosystem was no longer being sustained by the nutrients from the hydrothermal system being released into the overlying ocean.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mantle plumes are convectional upwellings of hot material from the deep mantle that can cause localized melting and deformations to the overlying crust.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2025
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About 2,000 shelters were opened across Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca, and over 18,000 first responders were mobilized At first light Thursday, Acapulco awoke under ominous dark clouds, but without a drop of rain and small waves lapping at its central beach.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana With sand between your toes, Lake Michigan gently lapping at its southern shore, and a striking diversity of birds and plants, Indiana Dunes National Park is one of only two national parks in the Hoosier State.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Each tile features a blue star shape against a white backdrop, overlaid with a patterned centerpiece.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Satyam said the devices can also give satellite views of the terrain, and overlay a picture of the weather to understand wind speed and relative humidity.—
Kennedy Hayes,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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“Overlap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlap. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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