overlap
Example Sentences
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Scientists expected to find at least some overlap in the genes involved.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The hearths often overlap one another, showing that the same area was reused repeatedly.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
That works even better now because the equipment he already has still includes modern technology such as guidance systems — automatic steering to avoid overlap and save on fuel — that help improve productivity.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
He said employer appetite for healthcare workers whose abilities overlap with doctors—but don’t have an MD—is at an all-time high.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Each map is valid only in a limited region, but different maps will have a region of overlap.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
Vocabulary lists containing overlap
Geometry - Introductory
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Geometry (Base List)
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Measurement and Data
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