as in overlaying
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1
as in coating
to form a layer over
the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan
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as in overlapping
to lie over parts of one another
autumn leaves overspreading one another on the lawn to form a colorful mosaic
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Jefferson Lab is pioneering a more cost-effective approach by coating the interior of pure niobium cavities with tin.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026 -
The invention of coating the tip of a stick with sulfur first appeared in English markets in 1829.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fold in half and place, slightly overlapping, on a warm individual plate, 3 enchiladas per serving.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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More importantly, his overlapping interests as a basketball player, musician and student have opened up all sides of his effort.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Economist has been covering markets, finance, and global affairs since 1843, watching rivals come and go from its perch.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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If that federal funding does not materialize, Maryland taxpayers will be left covering the shortfall through the state’s general fund.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Overspreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspreading. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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