1
as in overlaps
to lie over parts of one another
the puzzle pieces overlay one another in complete disarray on the floor
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2
as in coats
to form a layer over
there will be freezing rain tonight, so we can expect to find a thick layer of ice overlying the car windshield in the morning
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Vitamin D supplements are another, since vitamin D deficiency often overlaps with SAD and can cause many of the same symptoms, like fatigue.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Chasing a stoppage-time winner at the Bernabeu to keep their title hopes alive in April 2017, Alba overlaps Andre Gomes on the left.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Stearic acid in the formula also coats hair in a light protective veil to prevent your color from fading.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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Continue until the solution makes a paste and coats the entire surface of the tub.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Companies with 20 or more employees generally offer continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) that covers you and your family for up to 18 months.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Overlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlies. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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