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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
Another prominent shoe style was a platform knee-high boot which overlaid a lace-up shaft onto a base that looked like a towering pump, with a cut out leaving an open space in the back.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Vonblum says this is due to potential fire risk, as those areas are also overlaid as fire hazard severity zones.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Garments that didn’t rely on magnificent silhouettes were instead detailed in ornate beading, lined with feathers or overlaid with layers of lace.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The floor-length frock was overlaid with a bewitching black and yellow patchwork print.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
One Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland working paper, authored with Morning Consult economist John Leer and outside academics, overlaid Facebook data and inflation expectations and found that social networks now play a prominent role in shaping expectations.
—Jonathan Levin, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
The photos show her in the ballet studio and are overlaid with text describing how her body has changed since giving birth.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Even casual market observers recognize this relationship but seeing both overlaid on a chart really emphasizes the connection.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Typically, these formations have porous rock layers overlaid by impermeable rock that blocks upward movement.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Vonblum says this is due to potential fire risk, as those areas are also overlaid as fire hazard severity zones.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Garments that didn’t rely on magnificent silhouettes were instead detailed in ornate beading, lined with feathers or overlaid with layers of lace.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The floor-length frock was overlaid with a bewitching black and yellow patchwork print.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
One Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland working paper, authored with Morning Consult economist John Leer and outside academics, overlaid Facebook data and inflation expectations and found that social networks now play a prominent role in shaping expectations.
—Jonathan Levin, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
The photos show her in the ballet studio and are overlaid with text describing how her body has changed since giving birth.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Even casual market observers recognize this relationship but seeing both overlaid on a chart really emphasizes the connection.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlaid
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Reduce the heat to medium-high and pour in the hoisin mixture, stirring constantly until the beef is fully coated in sauce, about 1 minute.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Add fennel, apples, celery, parsley, and fennel fronds to dressing, tossing until coated.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The areas that see the most violations overlapped with some of Milwaukee's poorest ZIP codes.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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In 2010 when Democrats controlled the Indiana House, the party held nine of the 11 districts that touched the state’s border, including two that overlapped with Perry County.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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The living room walls in Paulsen’s home are covered in framed photos of Kelly and their kids.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smart-casual works almost everywhere, but dress modestly (elbows, knees covered) in heritage spots.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Overlaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlaid. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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