as in stacking
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 layering
Despite layering and wearing protective head coverings, the director repeatedly suffered sunstroke.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The layering piece is great for quick errands and chilly spring nights, so we were pumped to find a Quince lookalike for just $42.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
By layering macro-level route planning with micro-level real-time reasoning, the platform enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to dynamic environments with greater nuance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Reinforce your privacy fence by layering new fencing on top of existing fencing for an extra layer of protection that will help insulate your backyard from noise as well as prying eyes.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The war with Iran threw a wrench into that optimism, pushing rates higher and layering on big increases in costs for materials and transportation due to the spike in oil prices.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead of a full redesign, wabi-sabi encourages layering meaningful, imperfect pieces over time for a personal touch.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Tonal Dressing Rihanna went for monochrome while out and about in Paris, layering various shades of burgundy.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
This organic cotton sweater tank is ideal for layering on unpredictable spring days.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The layering piece is great for quick errands and chilly spring nights, so we were pumped to find a Quince lookalike for just $42.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
By layering macro-level route planning with micro-level real-time reasoning, the platform enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to dynamic environments with greater nuance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Reinforce your privacy fence by layering new fencing on top of existing fencing for an extra layer of protection that will help insulate your backyard from noise as well as prying eyes.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The war with Iran threw a wrench into that optimism, pushing rates higher and layering on big increases in costs for materials and transportation due to the spike in oil prices.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Instead of a full redesign, wabi-sabi encourages layering meaningful, imperfect pieces over time for a personal touch.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Tonal Dressing Rihanna went for monochrome while out and about in Paris, layering various shades of burgundy.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
This organic cotton sweater tank is ideal for layering on unpredictable spring days.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layering
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While Dodson, who is playing on the last year of his existing contract, has in experience, the deck is always stacking in favor of the younger, cheaper player with more upside.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But the only way Boston can make up that ground is by stacking one win at a time.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The extra fees are becoming so high not because ships are piling up at the canal, but rather because of last-minute shifts and greater urgency for vessels to pass through in the wake of broader trade chaos, Vásquez said.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bullpen injuries continue piling up.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Layering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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