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as in coated
to form a layer over
you should apply a coat of primer first, and then overlay it with two coats of paint
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as in overlapped
to lie over parts of one another
cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof
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Recent Examples of overlaid
The latter is overlaid with a light blue bandana motif.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Almost like a strata, this satisfying casserole features dense multigrain bread on the bottom, overlaid with chicken, aromatic vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and cream sauce.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Last month, the agency posted an image of ICE agents, overlaid with VHS text and a glitchy filter—two characteristics of fashwave memes.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Her silver mesh frock was overlaid with crystals.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Google pitched the model as one that can solve complex science and math problems, and address nagging issues — such as generating images and overlaid text with incorrect spelling — that might deter enterprise customers from adopting AI services more widely.
—Mark Bergen, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Slow-motion footage from active shooter training courses, which is overlaid with bombastic opera and accented with a Ruben Östlund-like comic detachment.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Much of the content was overlaid with pink and featured pink hearts.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
The photos show her in the ballet studio and are overlaid with text describing how her body has changed since giving birth.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Almost like a strata, this satisfying casserole features dense multigrain bread on the bottom, overlaid with chicken, aromatic vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and cream sauce.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Last month, the agency posted an image of ICE agents, overlaid with VHS text and a glitchy filter—two characteristics of fashwave memes.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Her silver mesh frock was overlaid with crystals.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Google pitched the model as one that can solve complex science and math problems, and address nagging issues — such as generating images and overlaid text with incorrect spelling — that might deter enterprise customers from adopting AI services more widely.
—Mark Bergen, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Slow-motion footage from active shooter training courses, which is overlaid with bombastic opera and accented with a Ruben Östlund-like comic detachment.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Much of the content was overlaid with pink and featured pink hearts.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
The photos show her in the ballet studio and are overlaid with text describing how her body has changed since giving birth.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlaid
Verb
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Fresh white paint coated the bricks of what was once a small red-brick church where Qualls met his first wife.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stir in Greek seasoning, thyme, and 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder; cook, stirring constantly, until beef is coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Insights cascaded and overlapped in surprising ways.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some concerns reflected in Gallup’s survey overlapped with the impact of recent economic policies.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Another video recorded by straphangers aboard a train passing through the station shows the killer shove Dawodu, who collapses to the platform covered in blood.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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District officials say the decision will save $12 million and will put Broward in line with other school districts, many of which have never covered GLP-1 medications for weight loss.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Overlaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlaid. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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