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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2
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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David Motley, the city’s public relations director, said in a text that AkzoNobel purchased the Dexter Midland coating business in establishing its presence in Waukegan.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026 -
Green Consider coating your walls with Benjamin Moore's versatile Palest Pistachio, says Watts.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
4 Jan. 2026
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In a world facing overlapping environmental crises, choosing meat-free meals is one of the most immediate and effective ways individuals can reduce their climate impact.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alexander began his career with the Baltimore Ravens as a scout in 1999 and spent 20 seasons with the organization in a variety of roles, overlapping with Harbaugh.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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First District Legislator Manny Abarca is sponsoring a piece of legislation calling for law enforcement officers in Jackson County — including federal immigration officers — to be prohibited from covering their faces or badges while on the job.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Overspreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspreading. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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