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pyramid 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pyramidnext
as in layer

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verb

as in to layer

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Recent Examples of pyramid
Noun
Though some will never make it, many clubs invest in youth development in hopes of climbing the nation's football pyramid or making money from player transfers and solidarity payments. — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 30 Aug. 2026 The pyramid that houses the Tyrell Corporation is just one example. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026 Along with the maze, the farm has two jump pads, a hay maze and hay pyramid, an apple train, a kid’s corn pit, mega slide, tire mountain, bubble barn, confusion maze, tractor rides and other activities. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 And all of this is without mentioning the impact huge spending on the top tier has further down the English pyramid, where loss-making is rampant. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pyramid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pyramid
  1. layer
  2. stack
  3. bed
  4. pile
  5. rick
  6. mound
  7. bank
Noun
  • The proliferation of earlier kickoffs nationwide due to TV media rights deals adds a complex layer to this early-season situation.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The thin, buildable formula is an especially good fit for anyone who wants to even out discoloration and soften the look of pores without concealing their skin beneath a heavy layer of makeup.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of layer
Verb
  • The Shoshone chief next to me pours more water on the hot stones that are stacked in the middle of our circle of ten.
    — Taylor Eisenhauer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Rings from husband Raúl Domingo marking their partnership, his 50th birthday and an anniversary are typically stacked together.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of stack
Noun
  • There is an argument that, in the short term at least, a large influx of marquee players can disrupt a team’s cohesion while new signings bed in.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Start with this quilt set that’s lightweight but comfy for fall, then snag these ever-popular bed pillows with plush filling that shoppers compare to fluffy clouds.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of bed
Verb
  • Eight seasons in, Allen has piled up 79 rushing touchdowns and 299 total touchdowns, both records by a quarterback.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Plastic water bottles pile up at shrines to Difunta Correa, who legend says miraculously nursed her infant son after dying of thirst in the desert.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Wilderness Trail takes their time with everything, from using sweet mash (instead of the usual sour mash) to aging their whiskey in lower warehouse ricks for better flavor development.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Definition of rick
Verb
  • When in bloom, the compact, mounding plants resemble a cushion covered in small double flowers in white, yellow, lavender, pink, purple, red, orange, bronze or rust.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Mistakes to Avoid Never disturb a fire ant mound before treating it, says Abraham.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mound
Noun
  • Hanadi Muhanna and her father are rebuilding the Al Qarara seed bank, gathering indigenous wheat, spinach and barley.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Among the policy shifts reportedly on the table is a windfall tax aimed at banks and oil companies.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of bank

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