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Synonyms for overlap
ˌoʊ vərˈlæp; ˈoʊ vərˌlæpover·lap

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Princeton's WordNet2.0 / 3 votes

  1. overlap, convergence, intersectionnoun

    a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

    "there was no overlap between their proposals"

    Synonyms:
    crossing, intersection point, intersection, lap, carrefour, crossroad, converging, crossway, convergency, product, point of intersection, convergence

  2. overlapnoun

    the property of partial coincidence in time

    Synonyms:
    convergence, intersection, lap

  3. lap, overlapverb

    a flap that lies over another part

    "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"

    Synonyms:
    lap, lap covering, lick, intersection, circuit, circle, convergence

  4. overlapverb

    coincide partially or wholly

    "Our vacations overlap"

  5. overlapverb

    extend over and cover a part of

    "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city"

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Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MD4.0 / 1 vote

  1. overlap

    Synonyms:
    Horizontal overlap--I think that horizontal overbite is correct, DC Dental school, trash other

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  1. Richard Craig:

    It's an extremely negative reaction, such as annoyance or disgust, mostly to specific sounds such as chewing, clicking, tapping and whispering, there is a tendency for people who experience synesthesia and misophonia to also experience Super Bowl ASMR, so there is some overlap here.

  2. Jeffrey Hogan:

    But really this aircraft is a monumental leap in capabilities for Afghan Air Force. It will allow The A-29s to do some overlap of those( Mi-35) missions and will do a lot better. It will also expand some other missions, which they currently can not execute.

  3. Cathy Cox:

    It's cool to find more and more research bridging the overlap between these psychological and emotional constructs that we're studying, and these biological and behavioral responses.

  4. Karen DeMatteo:

    Everywhere, people are expanding, biologist Karen DeMatteo and Train can try to figure out areas of potential overlap between humans and wildlife. We can identify areas that need more work, areas that are great corridors, or areas that are kind of lost to the cause.

  5. Andrew Holland:

    It seems slightly strange. There is no antitrust overlap that I can see. AB InBev has no presence to speak of in these countries, perhaps the EU is looking at the pan-European market share.


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