as in overlaying
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as in overlapping
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 coating
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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Recent Examples of overlying
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The local agricultural cooperative now struggles given the absence of irrigated agriculture in that area overlying the Ogallala.
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Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
The results are somewhat ambiguous as to how much ice may lurk unseen beneath layers of overlying ice-sparse material.
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K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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Any longer may damage your overlying skin and even give you frostbite.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The local agricultural cooperative now struggles given the absence of irrigated agriculture in that area overlying the Ogallala.
—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
The results are somewhat ambiguous as to how much ice may lurk unseen beneath layers of overlying ice-sparse material.
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K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlying
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There are numerous parallels between Hamilton and Elon Musk, both visionary immigrants with grand ambitions, immense energy, and many overlapping ventures.
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Understanding the origin of life requires addressing a collection of overlapping scientific questions.
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But the real pleasure is the 303 basslines that squirm in between the drums, coating the soundscapes of the tracks in grime and noxious soot.
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The Shanghai researchers say the coating can be applied using conventional automotive spray-coating techniques.
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Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
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Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
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For that, organizers turn to the same technology used when Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya broke the two-hour-marathon barrier in 2019, overlaying data onto potential routes to find the optimal one.
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Fears was one of the most vocal supporters of a $55 million general obligation bond approved by Independence voters last year, earmarked for rebuilding and overlaying streets around Independence.
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“Overlying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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