Synonyms of overlaps

overlaps

verb

present tense third-person singular of overlap

as in overlies

to lie over parts of one another

the brochures on the display table should overlap but not so much that the titles are obscured

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlies
• laps
• overlays
• shingles
• overspreads

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overlaps

To Lose Their Citizenship Abraham noted during a Q&A at NYFF that much of the film overlaps with previous reporting and that atrocities in Gaza have been documented for years. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

The NHL‘s regular season starts with five games, which overlaps with the start of MLB’s playoffs that same day. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Dumbphone conversion overlaps with a wider cultural push to spend less time online. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Its distribution in the lower Mississippi River valley overlaps with that of the central rat snake. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Under the bills, a community college could offer a bachelor’s degree that overlaps with a nearby CSU program if that CSU program has been hard to get into for years. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Early last season, Unrivaled faced schedule overlaps with major sporting events including the Olympics and the College Football Playoff. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

My favorite detail on these pull-on pants is the hem, which overlaps to form an almost tulip-petal look. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

On Peru’s northern coast, peak surf season overlaps with humpback whale season, creating a rare chance to spot the giants between waves. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026