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noun

Definition of overlap

as in lapping

a partial covering of one thing by an adjoining member the orthodontist will try to fix that overlap of two of your upper incisors

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verb

ˌō-vər-ˈlap

as in to overlie

to lie over parts of one another the brochures on the display table should overlap but not so much that the titles are obscured

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As homesteading, cottagecore and tradwife content converge online, the overlap has made the category more marketable. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 My personal politics and ethics share little overlap with my duties as a beat writer who reports on a basketball team. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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That progressive sociopolitical stance is evident from the beginning of her career, which overlapped with the emergence of the women’s liberation movement. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Soto is also a supporter of MAHA, a movement that has found currency with wellness influencers whose views overlap on issues around food, motherhood, and pharmaceuticals. — Sylvia Varnham O’Regan, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overlap

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Noun

Keep going down to the little beach, where two paddleboards and a handful of beach loungers (the good kind, made of fabric and with a footrest) sit at the gentle lapping edge of the sound.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
The Wave percale sheets are guaranteed to lull you to sleep, like you’re being rocked by the gentle lapping of the ocean.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026

Definition of lapping

Verb

The overwater bungalows are pretty special, hovering over lapping waves where guests can stay in total peace and solitude.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Found 220 miles west of Panama City on the southeastern tip of the Azuero Peninsula, the town features a 2-mile crescent of golden-sand beach lapped by Pacific Ocean waters.

— Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of lap

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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

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