Synonyms for overlapping
over·lap·ping

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1. imbrication, overlapping, lappingnoun

   covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

   Synonyms:
   imbrication, lapping

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1. overlappingadjective

   Synonyms:
   obvolute, obvoluted, imbricate, imbricated

2. overlappingnoun

   Synonyms:
   imbrication

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1. List of paraphrases for "overlapping":

   overlap, duplication, overlaps, overlay, straddling, underhanded, superimposing, duplicate, thrusting, duplicating, intersecting, duplications

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1. Samsung Bioepis:

   We believe that AbbVie has been attempting to obstruct market entry of competing products by applying for a large number of overlapping patents around Humira, which could affect patient access to affordable medication, we believe competition should take place in the market, and not through such misuse of the patent system.

2. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi:

   Our position is clear that claims can only be made on the basis of international law. For Indonesia, we don't have overlapping claims in any form in Indonesian waters with China.

3. Ben Schreer:

   The challenges are military complexity, capability standards, limited funding, competing priorities and, in some cases, overlapping claims in the South China Sea.

4. Armand Balilo:

   We want to peacefully resolve our overlapping exclusive economic zone claims to avoid further friction which may result in an accident, there are ongoing backroom talks to come to an agreement but I am not privy to these talks.

5. Gary Peters:

   Despite my serious reservations, I will reluctantly vote against a motion of disapproval because I believe that doing so will protect the credibility of the United States to hold Iran accountable to adhere to every single obligation in the [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action], having talked to the technical experts who will be involved with the implementation of this agreement, I have come to the conclusion that its many overlapping provisions will make it exceedingly difficult for the Iranians to build a nuclear weapon in the short term and will lengthen the time required should they choose to break their commitments and try to build one in the future.