stack (up)

Definition of stack (up)next
as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass those newspapers have been stacking up in the basement since we moved here

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Verb
  • In 73 career regular-season games with the Sirens and Ottawa Charge, Roese has accumulated 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists).
    Twin Cities, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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  • After the game, Crawford gathered the entire group of friends and family together on the field for photos.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Longoria darts across the kitchen to gather more gastronomic tidbits and sample leftover morsels.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Stack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stack%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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