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Recent Examples of stacked
Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The production team is stacked with specialists who signal the ambition of this staging.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Despite the odds being stacked against him, Colby says he's had more fun this time than in previous seasons.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Gambling, by contrast, comes down to the outcome of an event, where the odds are typically stacked against you from the start.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
New Haven’s Crown Street corridor flips the switch after dark, with Yale energy pouring into a compact downtown stacked with Irish pubs, dance spots, and late-night pizza joints that double as unofficial after-parties.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
To overcome this, scientists developed the tandem solar cell, which consists of a perovskite and a silicon layer stacked on top of each other.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Blondes often look great with bob hairstyles, whether shaggy, stacked, or asymmetrical.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Many times, people will successfully budget out for living arrangements, but the real pressure comes from the other necessary (and often non-negotiable) costs that are stacked on top of the housing payment.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
The production team is stacked with specialists who signal the ambition of this staging.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Despite the odds being stacked against him, Colby says he's had more fun this time than in previous seasons.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Gambling, by contrast, comes down to the outcome of an event, where the odds are typically stacked against you from the start.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
New Haven’s Crown Street corridor flips the switch after dark, with Yale energy pouring into a compact downtown stacked with Irish pubs, dance spots, and late-night pizza joints that double as unofficial after-parties.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
To overcome this, scientists developed the tandem solar cell, which consists of a perovskite and a silicon layer stacked on top of each other.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Blondes often look great with bob hairstyles, whether shaggy, stacked, or asymmetrical.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 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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The meager offense came one a day after the Royals piled up 13 runs in a win over the Twins.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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No wood chips should ever be piled up against the trunk of a tree.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Center for Biological Diversity sued Secretary Burgum on March 18, attempting to block the committee meeting, saying the government missed legal requirements, including filing deadlines, providing ample public notice, and having an administrative law judge preside.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their ample traction provides security on slippery docks (or sidewalks) and the squishy yoga mat-like insole molds to your natural arch.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The shapely 24-year-old advertising saleswoman wore a black swimsuit with a white Playboy bunny across the front.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From having the viscous juices of decomposed leaves that kept her plump leak through a tear in her side, as happened to a few of her siblings.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Moustache joined my plump tortoiseshell Toffee, the progeny of frisky barn cats, an elderly rabbit rescued from neglect, and my best friend Bacon, a good dog adopted from Lifeline Puppy Rescue years before.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Foote records as Leech, runs the great Peak Oil label, and is general manager of the storied Kranky, while Dickow has amassed a vast catalog of brittle yet voluptuous electronic music as Strategy.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the Wild Eyed Rose, the voluptuous tartness of the grenadine gets to arc across the whole palate, supported by the warm light malt of the Irish whiskey and given a malic kiss at the end by the lime juice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This Apple deal is ripe for the picking!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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What other surprises de Sitter holds are yet to be seen, but the landscape seems to be ripe for insights, Loparco said.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The rooms With curvaceous walls, built in fast-growing Indonesian bamboo, split-level villas with a spiral staircase that winds seashell-like between a ground-floor lounge and upstairs living quarters have the grounding feel of being wrapped in a tropical bamboo forest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The curvaceous four-door was developed to add some diversity to the French marque’s lineup during the 1990s but never made it to production.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Stacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacked. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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