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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlies
Verb
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Sazón overlaps some, and also contains annatto for color, plus coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and oregano.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026 -
If subfreezing air overlaps with incoming Pacific moisture, Central Texas could face another round of winter weather.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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It’s known for its precision nylon brush—more like a flat comb than a fluffy spoolie—that thoroughly coats, lifts, and lengthens each individual lash.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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The most visible sign of this decay is the toxic white foam that now coats the surface, a thick layer of sewage and industrial waste that has formed over sections of the river.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kathryn Muchnick covers children and education.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Overlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlies. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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