Overlap

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈlæp/
verb

To lie over part of something; to have elements in common.

Our tasks for the project overlap, so we can work on them together.
Visual representation of "overlap" - To lie over part of something; to have elements in common.

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  • overlap with
  • overlap in
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Shared Aspects

Used to express tasks or subjects that are common between two areas or people.

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The fields of psychology and sociology overlap in their study of human behavior.
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Collaboration Clue

Indicates potential for joint efforts as activities or responsibilities share common ground.

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Since our research interests overlap, we could collaborate on this paper.
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