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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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Verb
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The Pacific hurricane season overlaps with Arizona's monsoon in August and September.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025 -
It’s made from rust-proof galvanized steel that overlaps to keep the inside dry through storms and snowfall alike.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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This finicky, formal style coats every page of the novel with an impressively even surface that doesn’t serve any deeper spiritual purpose.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Overlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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