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stacked

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verb

past tense of stack

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stacked
Verb
Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into. Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 Each piece is a little bit of the earth itself, molded to a shape that fits easily in the hand, baked to achieve permanence and then stacked, one atop another, to form a wall that can enclose, shelter and delight us. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 When Bristol full-back Rio Cardines whipped in a cross to Ballard in the 86th minute, the odds were stacked heavily against the centre-forward. Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 On the flip side, recruiters see resumes stacked with keywords for candidates that lack relevant experience. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Emmy voters are not a sentimental bunch, and the categories are stacked and fiercely competitive. Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 The flourishes are eclectic and include octopus lamps, tiger scatter cushions, bird cage hangings, and vintage Louis Vuitton chests alongside bookshelves stacked with some interesting reading options. Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 In simplistic terms, HBM is a bunch of individual DRAM wafers stacked on top of each other, and Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung are shifting more of their capacity toward HBM. Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 At first glance, this stacked 10-story property jutting out from a seaside cliff could be mistaken for the prow of an ocean liner. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacked
Adjective
  • Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
  • The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
    Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
Verb
  • Investor enthusiasm surged as buyers piled into a Chinese national technology champion.
    Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The result is one of the restaurant’s most memorable design features, giving diners something to look at beyond the food piled onto their plates.
    Abby Price, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The calm guest bedrooms all spill onto patios or balconies, while a bunkroom with double beds offers ample space for both children and adults.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
  • More than a third of them are in Texas, where ample oil and gas resources and a historically forgiving regulatory environment had developers rushing to erect data centers as fast as they can be built and powered.
    Matt Day, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • And everything is controlled from an iPod beside the ultra-plump bed.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Luong used this liquid blush to restore a natural flush to her makeup, giving her skin a plump, radiant look.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Bugatti Type 57 epitomizes that aesthetic power, exemplified by a low-slung body defined by voluptuous curves.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Novelist, musician, and filmmaker Eliza Barry Callahan turns genre on its ear, with voluptuous nocturnal celluloid cinematography by Alfonso Herrera Salcedo.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The parent-child relationships aren’t the only ones ripe for unpacking.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Where is the low-hanging fruit on your website that’s most ripe for innovation?
    Dave Foster, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The curvaceous vehicle, which was designed and crafted by Bentley’s Mulliner bespoke division specifically for the occasion, is finished in Supernova Purple Ombre.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
  • The slingback sandal features a curvaceous strap design that leaves the foot mostly bare, while a stiletto heel boosts the style.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

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“Stacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacked. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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