stack up

verb

stacked up; stacking up; stacks up

intransitive verb

1
: to add up : total
2
: measure up, compare
usually used with against

Examples of stack up in a Sentence

those newspapers have been stacking up in the basement since we moved here
Recent Examples on the Web But as the duo get ready for their debate tonight in Manhattan, here’s a head-to-head comparison of how the two vice presidential candidates stack up financially, based on Forbes estimates and reporting. Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Here’s how Mutual of Omaha stacks up against two major players in the long-term-care space. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024 Herbert got 1 yard on second down, then was stacked up for no gain on third down when defensive end Tyquan Lewis crashed off the edge and stuffed the play. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2024 Upon further digging, evidence began stacking up against the brothers. Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stack up 

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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stack up was in 1896

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“Stack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stack%20up. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

stack up

verb
: measure up sense 2, compare
see how you stack up against the champion
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