pyramiding

verb

present participle of pyramid
as in layering

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  1. layering
  2. stacking
  3. piling
  4. banking
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  • In his aesthetic response to the movement’s stance, Mansour made mud his medium, layering and molding it for pottery.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Peck suggests layering curtains over top of the pre-existing blinds in your space, for example.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of layering
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  • And Smith continues to be on an upward trajectory after stacking reps with Ohtani.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Hair thinning becomes more common in the 40s alongside hormonal shifts, so ruling out an iron gap is a useful first step before stacking other products.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of stacking
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  • Problems have been piling up for regional sports networks as the pay TV bundle continues to bleed subscribers.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Mix them together along with sautéed veggies and shredded chicken before piling into a casserole dish.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of piling
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  • Anyone who cracks your unlock code can get into nearly every app, from banking to social media and even your email—the keys to the kingdom.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ariel Atkins cut the deficit to 90-87 after banking in a three-pointer with 22 seconds remaining, but the Mercury made their free throws and pressured the Sparks’ offense.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of banking
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