1
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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But although transphobia overlaps with homophobia, Charlesworth and Finkel argue that trans backlash is not the primary reason for rising anti-gay sentiment.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Another partnership with Dallas ISD overlaps education with clinical services.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Design grows dense forests of carbon nanotubes The design grows dense forests of carbon nanotubes directly onto copper foil and coats them with a thin layer of silicon, creating a flexible, conductive scaffold that can absorb expansion while maintaining performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Add the mixture to the remaining milk in the pan and cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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The district covers much of the Texas-Mexico border.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Overlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlies. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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