overlies

verb

present tense third-person singular of overlie
1
as in overlaps
to lie over parts of one another the puzzle pieces overlay one another in complete disarray on the floor

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2
as in coats
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 Synonyms for overlies
  1. overlaps
  2. coats
  3. covers
Verb
  • 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
Definition of overlaps
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  • The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Cook, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid a little at a time as needed, until sauce lightly coats pasta, about 2 minutes.
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of coats
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  • The award covers its participation in the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 in Hanover, Germany, including an exhibition stand and supporting services.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But the White House has refused to allow CNN and Politico in the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One, places that are opened up to the press pool, a rotating group of journalists that covers the president's movements each day.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of covers
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“Overlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlies. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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