overlies

present tense third-person singular of overlie
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlies
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • 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, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Drawing on his extensive study of history, which spans 500 years and covers the rise and fall of empires, Dalio sees a historical precedent for such transformative shifts.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Overlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlies. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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