Synonyms of overlaps

overlaps

verb

present tense third-person singular of overlap

as in overlies

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

• overlies
• laps
• overlays
• shingles
• overspreads

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overlaps

Its distribution in the lower Mississippi River valley overlaps with that of the central rat snake. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Under the bills, a community college could offer a bachelor’s degree that overlaps with a nearby CSU program if that CSU program has been hard to get into for years. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Early last season, Unrivaled faced schedule overlaps with major sporting events including the Olympics and the College Football Playoff. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

My favorite detail on these pull-on pants is the hem, which overlaps to form an almost tulip-petal look. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

On Peru’s northern coast, peak surf season overlaps with humpback whale season, creating a rare chance to spot the giants between waves. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

The watch covers several counties and in some cases overlaps with existing flood and flash flood warnings. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026

The curriculum overlaps with that of ASU's mass communication and media studies degree, with the major departure being a slate of specialized electives on podcasting, studio production and on-camera presence. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

The curriculum overlaps with that of ASU’s mass communication and media studies degree, with the major departure being a slate of specialized electives on podcasting, studio production and on-camera presence. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026