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as in to stack
to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other; to form or arrange (something) in layers
The next step in the recipe is to layer the pasta and the sauce in the pan. We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.
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Recent Examples of layer
John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
In the bedroom, a work by Thomas Devaux is a forceful presence and adds a bright touch to the right of a sliding bathroom door that reflects light and adds to the layers of visual effects.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Using facial oils and face creams strategically, and knowing when to layer or choose one over the other, can help your skin age gracefully, keeping it hydrated, smooth and glowing.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The thrilling real-time narrative follows a delivery rider in Spain, weaving together a dangerous delivery mission with her unfolding personal crises, creating layers of suspense and drama.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
In the bedroom, a work by Thomas Devaux is a forceful presence and adds a bright touch to the right of a sliding bathroom door that reflects light and adds to the layers of visual effects.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
This stylish piece can be layered over crop tops and long sleeves, creating a look that will gain a ton of compliments this season.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Using facial oils and face creams strategically, and knowing when to layer or choose one over the other, can help your skin age gracefully, keeping it hydrated, smooth and glowing.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
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The great American film-noir freak show runs on a loop.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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Seek and Give Feedback Another key aspect of application is the feedback loop.William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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For comparison, the Peloton Tread goes up 12.5mph and can incline to a 12.5% grade, while Echelon Strides similarly go up to 12.5mph and offer 12 levels of incline.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Some offer funding to ensure a baseline level of service.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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And in the venue, among tables stacked with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, Michigan Republicans walked around with some newfound energy.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Researchers have not studied the long-term effects of stacking GABA and L-theanine.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches.Chun-Yung Sung, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2012
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In ammonoids a more complex septum might improve the animal’s survival odds by strengthening the shell (just as corrugations strengthen cardboard).Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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Their data shows 15 to 20 men’s college basketball programs are in the highest tier of support, and that the overwhelming majority of programs are going to at some point be outbid.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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It’s only been four years since Queen last debuted a project inside the loftiest tier on the tally.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Auto dealers who sell its products have complained that high prices have left inventories piling up.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Democrats now hold a 51-49 advantage in the Senate, including the independents who caucus with them, but that will change in January and Republicans could pile up more wins.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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The interior is finished in timber and ply, and looks attractive and light-filled.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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The interior is accessed by a glass sliding door and has oak flooring and birch ply walls, with a floorspace of only 12.5 sq m (almost 135 sq ft), all of which is arranged on one floor.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2024
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The show makes clear the yakuza is integrated into every stratum of the Japanese government and society.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2024
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In those remains, the team found high rates of tobacco spanning every stratum of Victorian society.ByAndrew Curry, science.org, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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