Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for overlap. Search instead for Overlaps.
Definitions

overlap

[oh-ver-lap, oh-ver-lap] / ˌoʊ vərˈlæp, ˈoʊ vərˌlæp /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But Alaska and Hawaiian had limited route overlap, and in the place where they did overlap — West Coast to Hawaii flights — Alaska had lower fares, Trent said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The overlap between those markets is where the investment opportunity becomes genuinely interesting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

This overlap suggests that similar biological processes may contribute to traits seen across both conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

In a call with analysts last week, McCormick executives argued they will find $600 million in annual cost savings by trimming things such as global procurement and supply-chain overlap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

My arms overlap and drift above my head, forming a long oval.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




Vocabulary lists containing overlap