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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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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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In theory, any language that overlaps with another — to an unspecified degree — could be categorized as a dialect.
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The category overlaps neatly with the mood-boosting movement reshaping summer perfume picks.
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Mold still coats the walls along with holes in the ceiling.
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
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The money from that contingency fund would be distributed to the city only after LA28 covers its own costs, according to the city’s summary.
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It often gets grouped with convertible clothing, which covers pieces that change in other ways, like zip-off legs or adjustable lengths.
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“Overlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlies. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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