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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 layered
Add privacy to your backyard while also taking the ambiance up a level by building a privacy screen with string lights layered over the top.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
If more than one creditor obtains a court judgment against you, additional garnishment orders may be layered on top of the first one.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
With a stretchy, lightweight construction, this top is ideal for warm weather travel, and can be worn on its own or layered beneath an oversized crewneck to complete the look.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
With cap sleeves and a relaxed, tunic-like fit, this Wiholl tee pairs easily with linen pants, pencil skirts, or layered under a lightweight jacket.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
System of a Down closed out the event with an epic 25-song set that was layered with meaning.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Everything is layered together.
—Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Analysts say the case is layered.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Instead of using obvious malicious code, the attackers built the installer with legitimate tools and layered the attack in stages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
If more than one creditor obtains a court judgment against you, additional garnishment orders may be layered on top of the first one.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
With a stretchy, lightweight construction, this top is ideal for warm weather travel, and can be worn on its own or layered beneath an oversized crewneck to complete the look.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
With cap sleeves and a relaxed, tunic-like fit, this Wiholl tee pairs easily with linen pants, pencil skirts, or layered under a lightweight jacket.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
System of a Down closed out the event with an epic 25-song set that was layered with meaning.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Everything is layered together.
—Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Analysts say the case is layered.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Instead of using obvious malicious code, the attackers built the installer with legitimate tools and layered the attack in stages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layered
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The county posted a stop-work order on the building, which had plywood animal cages stacked in the back even though the last use permit for the building allowed only vehicle storage.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s how strong, how deep, this roster is — four lines of speed and steel stacked one on top of the other.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pepperoni pizza meets bite-sized sandwiches in pizza sliders that are piled high with layers of provolone and mozzarella slices, basil, pepperoni, and pizza sauce.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the Japanese point of view, leaving rubbish piled up in a stadium would be a bother to others.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Layered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layered. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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