LAYER Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

layer 1 of 2

noun

Definition of layer

as in loop

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Relevance

as in level

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layer

2 of 2

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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unpile

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Recent Examples of layer

Noun

Footage taken from an overhead drone by NBC affiliate WBBH shows a bare layer of roof across three buildings that are part of the sprawling hotel property. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 Spread the seeds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Verb

Radar love Each low-flying helicopter is outfitted with a ground penetrating radar (GPR) instrument, one that can detect layering in the near surface, at depths unobservable by orbital radar. — Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Your body’s stress hormone peaks naturally about an hour after waking, and layering caffeine on top amplifies the spike. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for layer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer

Noun

To avoid a retaliation claim, keep decisions about Steve’s role, performance, and development consistent and documented, and loop in someone beyond his manager.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
EmArm uses a perception-action loop to translate tactile measurements into movement commands.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of loop

Noun

At the end of September, leaders of several of the biggest AI companies went to the White House and signed an accord committing to internal risk controls, independent audits and board-level oversight of safety.

— Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
But the posting of the media list signaled, at least on an organizational level, the trip was going ahead.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of level

Noun

Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
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

Definition of corrugation

Noun

For now, Dazzle is invite-only and eventually Mayer said the company will charge subscription fees, transaction fees, or both, but will keep a free tier.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Peacock earlier this year struck an innovative distribution pact to be bundled as part of a YouTube TV premium tier.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tier

Verb

Kansas State, led by Joe Jackson (159 yards on 27 carries and a score), Rodney Fields (66 yards on eight carries and a score) and Avery Johnson (132 yards on 12 carries), piled up 359 yards on the ground.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Living shorelines, such as those along the Orange and San Diego county coasts, involve piling sand atop boulders or smaller stones and covering the berms with vegetation.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

In all of these cases, however, separating the steel belt plies and bead cores from the rubber treads and sidewalls is a time- and labor-intensive process.

— Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Ovation plies the Caribbean waters in the winter months, but crosses the Atlantic for Mediterranean and European adventures during spring and summer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of ply

Noun

First, the samples were adjusted for unequal probability of selection by stratum.

— New York Times, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Davidsen bucks up her balky husband with a bloodthirsty holler, stiffens her voice against doubt, and, in her final sleepwalking scene, taps into the tender stratum of Lady Macbeth’s subconscious.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of stratum

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