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Definitions

overlap

[oh-ver-lap, oh-ver-lap] / ˌoʊ vərˈlæp, ˈoʊ vərˌlæp /
VERB
lie over something else
Synonyms
STRONG
flap imbricate overhang overlay overlie overrun project protrude ride shingle
WEAK
extend along fold over go beyond lap over run over
Antonyms
WEAK
divide separate

Example Sentences

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Marie Byrd Land doesn’t overlap with the territorial claims of any other nation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

FWRD, pronounced forward, caters to a slightly wealthier and older set than the Revolve brand, but executives say there is considerable overlap between shoppers hunting for a $20 tube of lipstick and a $50,000 handbag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This layout ensures that each beam covers a specific region with minimal overlap.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Discussions about Iran may overlap with talks about Russia's war in Ukraine.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Angry now, they made another run, and set up the overlap and cross on the right side—the very sequence Luma had warned her players to shut down.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John