- present participle of overlap.
overlapping
Example Sentences
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"What we do know is that this is a coastal seabird that has an overlapping coastal range with migratory sea birds that have previously tested positive for H5."
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
A recent survey from Resume.com showed that 41% of workers believed AI was replacing, devaluing or overlapping with parts of their jobs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Tariffs, then oil, and now the AI boom have hit in overlapping waves, each testing the central-bank instinct to look past a one-time price jump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
But the rollout of parallel branding, including Trump-associated “Freedom 250” events and appearances tied to the anniversary theme, has created an overlapping set of celebrations that are not always aligned in tone or emphasis.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
She donned thick black breeches, a quilted tunic, and a green leather jerkin covered with overlapping plates of steel.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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