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as in overlapped
to lie over parts of one another
the puzzle pieces overlay one another in complete disarray on the floor
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as in coated
to form a layer over
there will be freezing rain tonight, so we can expect to find a thick layer of ice overlying the car windshield in the morning
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Insights cascaded and overlapped in surprising ways.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026 -
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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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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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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The latter is overlaid with a light blue bandana motif.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Overlain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlain. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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