overlap
verb (used with object)
to lap over (something else or each other); extend over and cover a part of; imbricate.
overlapping
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present participleof overlap.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Species that live this way form colonies containing overlapping generations, cooperate in raising young and divide reproductive responsibilities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
One of the goals of the merger is to shave costs by consolidating overlapping business divisions and back-office functions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
These three overlapping layers are responsible for higher rates and not just in the U.S. but everywhere.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
"If online content is flooded with overlapping AI labels and legal disclosures, it becomes harder for people to get the clear context they need," Massin added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Now there was nothing left of the dumb show by the fountain beyond what survived in memory, in three separate and overlapping memories.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
