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
Loved by Oprah, the AirEssentials collection is made of lightweight, soft, and breathable fabric that is perfect for flights, layering for sightseeing tours, or snuggling up at home.
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Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Play with ring layering to play up your heart-nail designs.
—Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Frie recommends layering in reflective and light-balancing elements, noting that warm metallics, such as brass fixtures or gilded mirrors—along with thoughtful lighting, are essential.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Instead of battering and frying the rellenos, discover similar flavors by layering a flour and egg batter right on top of the shrimp mixture and baking.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Residents along Fourth Avenue near Bergen Street have bene running stoves in their apartments for heat, layering up and have been using flashlights to get around.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Turn out a high-rise cake with a moist, tender crumb by layering the ingredients in the bowl in the order specified.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Keep winter compost going by layering basic green and brown materials in a 1 to 4 ratio and cover.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec created this gorgeous look by layering a reflective, shimmery pink over a true red polish.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Play with ring layering to play up your heart-nail designs.
—Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Frie recommends layering in reflective and light-balancing elements, noting that warm metallics, such as brass fixtures or gilded mirrors—along with thoughtful lighting, are essential.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Instead of battering and frying the rellenos, discover similar flavors by layering a flour and egg batter right on top of the shrimp mixture and baking.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Residents along Fourth Avenue near Bergen Street have bene running stoves in their apartments for heat, layering up and have been using flashlights to get around.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Turn out a high-rise cake with a moist, tender crumb by layering the ingredients in the bowl in the order specified.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Keep winter compost going by layering basic green and brown materials in a 1 to 4 ratio and cover.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec created this gorgeous look by layering a reflective, shimmery pink over a true red polish.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layering
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From fudgy squares that melt in your mouth to cake-like slices perfect for stacking on a platter, and even cookie-style mash-ups, these brownie recipes cover the spectrum.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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However, stacking many layers increases the electrical contact resistance at their interfaces, which leads to energy losses and limits overall efficiency, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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With defeats, injuries and suspensions piling up, Tottenham’s domestic campaign is spinning out of control.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Montana before the injuries started piling up, and Dan Marino before defensive coordinators could adjust.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Layering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layering. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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