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Recent Examples of stacked
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
That’s how strong, how deep, this roster is — four lines of speed and steel stacked one on top of the other.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
In it, a thin wooden beam with two lead balls on its ends was suspended from a wire at its center and then a structure that had heavier lead balls and was otherwise identical was stacked on top of the first beam.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
In one photo, all three are stacked on top of each other smiling.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Although lemons make a beautiful kitchen centerpiece stacked artfully in a bowl, that’s not always the best place to put them.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Agnes sits in a dark room where Commander Judd asks her questions as a bunch of men watch, their faces stacked on a big screen, like Hollywood Squares but hellish.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Here, 2x36-inch rings were rolled into place and stacked five-high (no mortar required).
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Both men marveled at the surfeit of shovels stacked by the door.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The county posted a stop-work order on the building, which had plywood animal cages stacked in the back even though the last use permit for the building allowed only vehicle storage.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
That’s how strong, how deep, this roster is — four lines of speed and steel stacked one on top of the other.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
In it, a thin wooden beam with two lead balls on its ends was suspended from a wire at its center and then a structure that had heavier lead balls and was otherwise identical was stacked on top of the first beam.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
In one photo, all three are stacked on top of each other smiling.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Although lemons make a beautiful kitchen centerpiece stacked artfully in a bowl, that’s not always the best place to put them.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Agnes sits in a dark room where Commander Judd asks her questions as a bunch of men watch, their faces stacked on a big screen, like Hollywood Squares but hellish.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Here, 2x36-inch rings were rolled into place and stacked five-high (no mortar required).
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Both men marveled at the surfeit of shovels stacked by the door.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacked
Adjective
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Pair guests up to form teams and start with pre-built houses to minimize hassle and mess.—
Annie O'Sullivan,
Good Housekeeping,
21 Sep. 2022
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The locals were even more prepared: The U.K broadcaster ITV fielded multiple trucks, camera rigs, crews and reporters at key locations in London and Windsor, including a pre-built studio with lighting and furniture in Windsor, according to Variety.—
Maria Puente,
USA TODAY,
15 Sep. 2022
Verb
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Pepperoni pizza meets bite-sized sandwiches in pizza sliders that are piled high with layers of provolone and mozzarella slices, basil, pepperoni, and pizza sauce.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the Japanese point of view, leaving rubbish piled up in a stadium would be a bother to others.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Josh Brolin's Atlanta home includes this gourmet chef’s kitchen anchored by a large center island with ample storage, a casual seating area, and an eat-in dining space.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This vibrant yellow flower serves as the perfect ground covering for areas that get ample sun day to day.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Packed with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, this milky lotion promises plump, glassy skin.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Niacinamide helps brighten and even things out, while hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration for a plump, fresh look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The flakes were slow and voluptuous, and already the wraithlike branches outside the window were fattening with white.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bombshell reporting by none other than the Daily Mail revealed that Bryon Noem harbors a voracious appetite for the voluptuous things in life.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Putting in the elbow grease can be more powerful than a flashy college degree or pedigree—and the former Goldman Sachs CEO said great careers are actually ripe for the picking if professionals seize the moment and work hard.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before then, Venus and Uranus are lighting up your local world and social life, making the first two weeks ripe for spontaneous adventure closer to home.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chef's Table at Sokasi Intimate dinners at Sokasi—the curvaceous bamboo pavilion perched above the rushing Ayung River at the Four Seasons in Sayan—are all about preserving the island's time-intensive culinary heritage.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plume-like cypress trees quiver along curvaceous paths, walled in rustic local sandstone and concrete.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Stacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacked. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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