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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
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Wash the Floor With Dust in Mind Porch floors collect a fine layer of dust and pollen that gets kicked right back into the air every time someone walks through.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Similarly, a bold color can make a dramatic statement when layered with softer tones, but can feel aggressive next to an equally loud hue.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Plus, the shoes’ upper layer has a breathable fabric cover to minimize sweating.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Wash the Floor With Dust in Mind Porch floors collect a fine layer of dust and pollen that gets kicked right back into the air every time someone walks through.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
It’s layered without feeling cluttered—bold walls paired with simpler furnishings, statement pieces balanced by more functional ones—so the overall effect lands as intentional rather than chaotic.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Similarly, a bold color can make a dramatic statement when layered with softer tones, but can feel aggressive next to an equally loud hue.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This feedback loop can bear strange fruit.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cobb said that multiple District 1 residents, in the northwest quadrant of the city, became frustrated with Perkins’ level of communication with his constituents leading up to the March 2 City Council vote on the tax breaks.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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This transit is shedding light on surface-level power and the unseen social currents secretly dictating your life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The oven is the heart of the restaurant, burning at around 750 degrees Fahrenheit, with a mountain of wood stacked nearby.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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But stack these small wins across a busy week, and the bathroom stops working against you — even with a houseful of people doing their worst to it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So why do real grasshopper wings have corrugations?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In March, Starbucks reintroduced tiers to bring in more value-conscious coffee drinkers with better rewards and redemption options.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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To jump to the Silver tier, travelers will need 150 Qpoints.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sugar Llamas offers combinations like the Llama Smash (two scoops of ice cream smashed between a hot Bundt cake) and The Summit (two scoops of ice cream piled atop six mini doughnuts).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Studies on the overall health dangers of eating UPFs are piling up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The poor choice of font did not upset me, nor, indeed, did the quality of the paper, which was not unlike single-ply toilet roll.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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The next best thing is slipping into this 4-ply cashmere shawl-collar cardigan, made in Scotland for the Armoury, which is like a blanket with sleeves and buttons.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The exhibition begins by presenting three different layers, which are sort of presented as a stratum.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The taco features a stratum of smoke and heat, with the octopus piled onto a fresh corn tortilla with purple onions pickled Yucatan-style with citrus.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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