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noun

ˈstak How to pronounce stack (audio)
Definition of stacknext
1
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another a stack of playing cards

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2
as in loads
a considerable amount earned a stack of money for writing the screenplay

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stack

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verb

as in to pile
to lay or throw on top of one another stacked the split logs by the house

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Recent Examples of stack
Noun
Add a vintage ring to your current stack, or gift your teenager your grandmother’s necklace to wear to prom. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Earlier experiments showed optical switching only in magnetic stacks containing no more than three layers. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
Aritzia’s fall lineup is stacked with delicious jacket options, including this boxy, cropped jacket made of a thick, soft goat suede. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026 In another tank, a cluster of tiny frogs not yet ready to be released into the wild had stacked themselves under a heat lamp. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stack
  1. pile
  2. loads
  3. ton
  4. dozen
  5. slew
  6. deal
  7. chunk
  8. bunch
Noun
  • Most wool rugs aren't machine washable, though a few low-pile washable rugs are made in wool, including Revival's Helen above and this flatweave from Fable Home.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But Harrison intercepted Amy du Plessis just 15 meters out from the New Zealand tryline and the crowd of 59,871 erupted in joy and relief while Harrison was buried under a pile of her teammates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Presenter Zane Lowe has conducted loads of candid interviews with new and established musicians, and the company's Los Angeles studio has captured dozens of memorable performances for posterity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The two feature about 2,000 sensors that measure loads, airflow, vibrations and how the turbines interact with each other.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Every ton of greenhouse gas that humans can avoid releasing today reduces how much ice Antarctica loses this century, and the benefit – slower and less sea-level rise – lasts for hundreds of years.
    — Robert Kopp, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Gower pointed specifically to China and Poland, which purchased 20 metric tons and 8 tons of gold, respectively, during July.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • It has been visited as a curiosity for decades, and it can be seen online in dozens of photos taken during different seasons by passers-through.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The event at the 12-acre West Midtown art center, which this year will take place Saturday, features dozens of artists, live music, open studios and other ephemeral experiences.
    — Tess Malone, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain will permanently close one of its most popular and iconic attractions after a slew of injury claims.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Madonna wins big In addition to her opening performance, Madonna also collected a slew of Moon Persons on Sunday.
    — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • An ever-changing lineup of special Balinese cultural experiences is also part of the private club deal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • When asked about rampant rumors that Sarandos had been courting HBO/HBO Max content chairman Casey Bloys for a job or production deal, the exec downplayed it.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • But Measured’s omnichannel view of retail confirms that big chunks of retail activity are driven by advertising that originated online but had the effect of driving customers to stores.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That run invited a hard reset, and LITE spent May through July giving back a big chunk of the gain, falling all the way back to test the 200-day.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Bites Publix already rolled out a bunch of pumpkin treats to its bakery earlier this month, but these cream cheese coffee cake bites caught our eye.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The script has been ordered by a studio run by a coterie of women, with Mira Sorvino (in one of many cameos) playing the crazy boss, until they’re all replaced by a bunch of men and their crazy boss.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Stack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stack. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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