Synonyms of overlapping

overlapping 1 of 2

adjective

as in intersecting

Related Words

• intersecting
• underlying
• superposed
• superimposed
• conjoining
• convergent
• overlaying
• crisscrossing
• concurrent
• coaxial
• coinciding
• allover
• congruent
• coextensive
• coterminous
• conterminous
• coincident
• conjunctional

Dissimilar Words

• nonconcurrent
• noncongruent

overlapping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of overlap

as in overlying

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

• overlying
• lapping
• overlaying
• shingling
• overspreading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overlapping

Adjective

Recent teammates mostly function as an information pipeline, while older, non-overlapping alumni may be shaping how recruiters and HR assess candidates who share their team affiliation, rather than simply passing along a tip. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Instead, their ranges formed what researchers describe as a mosaic of separate, non-overlapping distributions. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

There were four short docs released under the SNL50 banner, plus Questlove’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music and Brent Hodge’s Downey Wrote That, all on Peacock and boasting myriad overlapping talking heads, filming locations and generally celebratory approaches to the beloved sketch show. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026

In the past couple years, AI has permeated the music industry in several overlapping but distinct ways. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Mar. 2026

Its dealers also have non-overlapping territories, which reduces competition, according to the complaints. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026

Verb

The two companies would have an overlapping workforce within its linear cable channel divisions, film and television studios, streaming operations and corporate functions, including marketing, technology and advertising sales. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Still, most CISOs today are managing three overlapping identity problems simultaneously. — Israel Duanis, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

How Dragon-Scale Anxiety Rings Work Dragon-scale anxiety rings are chunky, often dark-metal rings built with overlapping scale-like plates or articulated sections that move beneath the fingers. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

Clean one panel at a time using light pressure and overlapping movements that follow the grain direction of the leather. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026

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

After overlapping with Fingall for one season, Prechtel helped the Cardinal win the 2021 national title. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Arrange peaches in bottom of skillet, overlapping as needed to fit. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Still, ethics experts said the overlapping financial and policy interests create at least the appearance of a conflict. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026