Thesaurus results for OVERLAY

overlay

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈlā

Definition of overlay

as in to coat

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 to overlap

to lie over parts of one another cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof

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Recent Examples of overlay Another iteration with a white upper and midsole features blue gradient overlays and matching Air Max units, while the third opts for all-black. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 However, some lenders may set higher credit score requirements, called lender overlays, which can affect eligibility. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Violet helleborines are incredibly picky orchids, requiring a mature beech forest growing on a clay soil overlaid on chalk. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 This is overlaid with twee elements that might be part of the mid ’00 nostalgia in the air. — Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overlay

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Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.

— Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Lift up pan from burner and pour ¼ cup batter onto one side, then immediately tilt pan and swirl batter to coat surface evenly.

— Julia Sherman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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The company also expects to rationalize and consolidate systems and processes, while eliminating overlapping corporate and centralized resources.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Because symptoms associated with perimenopause can overlap with other medical concerns, talk with a qualified healthcare provider about any new, persistent, severe or concerning symptoms — regardless of your score.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of overlap

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The offer sheet comes 14 years after the Flyers, under previous management, offer-sheeting Nashville defenseman Shea Weber for $110 million over 14 years, which the Predators matched.

— Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Both Bestor and architect Tim Barber, who counts Matt Duffer and Ramin Djawadi as clients, employ Densdeck Roof Boards and Densinglas sheeting, a fiberglass-matt gypsum panel considered sustainable because of its durability and recycled content, in their work.

— Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026

Definition of sheet

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