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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
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
Initially expected to return in December, his timeline has since been pushed back to January or February, adding another layer of complexity to New York’s trade calculus.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
For a fun technique, try layering a plain white paper with pops of colorful paper.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
For a touch of whimsy, layer smaller bows among the large bow in various finishes, patterns, or tail lengths, or incorporate charming accessories like the first initial of the stocking's owner or a tiny pom-pom garland.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
Initially expected to return in December, his timeline has since been pushed back to January or February, adding another layer of complexity to New York’s trade calculus.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Bacon Melt layers two Whopper Jr. patties with American cheese, crispy bacon, caramelized onions and Stacker Sauce.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
For a fun technique, try layering a plain white paper with pops of colorful paper.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the end, these two points form a bit of a feedback loop, almost like an endless cycle of change and growth.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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By creating feedback loops, organizations can ensure their systems remain adaptable and effective over time.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Post-strikes, the major studios and streamers have returned to Canada to shoot their film and TV originals, but have yet to reach pre-Los Angeles labor action levels in terms of overall expenditures.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, House Republican leaders faced an immediate revolt over a continuing resolution that expanded current levels of government funding until March 14 and included an additional $110.4 billion in spending.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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A couple of years ago the NFL’s TV Gnomes, with visions of Aaron Rodgers dancing in their skulls, stacked the primetime deck with Jets games.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Cases of Jim Beam brand bourbon sit stacked in the warehouse at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC distribution center in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sept. 28, 2018.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 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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If Alvin Kamara is out, Miller (a Jamaal Williams type) would be in the RB2 tier, even with the struggling offense.Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the final vertical, however weak or mighty, the junior tiers will be where the insane returns live.Clem Chambers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The refusal to comply with the state order adds to a mountain of legal liability piling up for the department.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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When injuries piled up there was no noticeable change in form because the fringe players deputised so well.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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If that's not enough to meet your hauling needs, a configurable mid-partition can extend its capabilities to accommodate 8x4 ply sheets or full-size surfboards.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 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 proportion of registrants with a telephone number and the mean expected response rate, based on prior Times/Siena polls, were calculated for each stratum.New York Times, New York Times, 17 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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“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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