Synonyms of overlap

overlap 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lapping
• imbrication
• shingling
• overlying
• overlaying
• overspreading

overlap

2 of 2

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈlap 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlie
• lap
• overlay
• overspread
• shingle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overlap

Noun

The overlap comes partly from the gear used at the time, including drum machines like the Roland TR-808, and a new generation of synthesizers that came to define the era across genres. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026

The overlap between those research themes and contemporary AI deployment challenges is notable. — William Jones, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Diagnosis often takes years because symptoms overlap with other conditions, vary widely and may be dismissed by doctors. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Riyadh is now trying to assemble two overlapping layers of regional security cooperation. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026