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Recent Examples of stacked
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
It’s also stacked with reliable tone-evening ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and arbutin, plus supportive ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and balanced.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
But for most people, the odds are stacked against you.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Biscuits are stacked on top of one another.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Even non-toxic ingredients can cause side effects when introduced too quickly or stacked with other supplements.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Facing left-hander Reid Detmers, the Mets stacked the lineup with right-handed hitters, including Andy Ibañez and Austin Slater, two veteran journeymen who were recently acquired.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Wadded and stacked $1 bills, some of it in plastic bags, were found in the sedan in which Homan, who was 24, was slain.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
According to Appalachian folklore, this cake was traditionally a wedding delicacy made from layers brought individually by women in the community that were then stacked together.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Sun’s inexperience was at the root of its disastrous first-quarter showing, its young players visibly out of sorts against a New York roster stacked with perennial All-Stars and WNBA champions.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
It’s also stacked with reliable tone-evening ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and arbutin, plus supportive ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and balanced.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
But for most people, the odds are stacked against you.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Biscuits are stacked on top of one another.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Even non-toxic ingredients can cause side effects when introduced too quickly or stacked with other supplements.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Facing left-hander Reid Detmers, the Mets stacked the lineup with right-handed hitters, including Andy Ibañez and Austin Slater, two veteran journeymen who were recently acquired.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Wadded and stacked $1 bills, some of it in plastic bags, were found in the sedan in which Homan, who was 24, was slain.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
According to Appalachian folklore, this cake was traditionally a wedding delicacy made from layers brought individually by women in the community that were then stacked together.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 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 Sixers were satisfied with their shot selection in the fourth quarter — even as the misses piled up.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Firefighters see blocked entry and exit points, counters piled high and no clear routes to leave the home in an emergency.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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King figures to get ample opportunity to show off his dual-threat skills during the Hall of Fame preseason game in Canton, Ohio.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Lynn Floran, 8th Ward, said the existing liquor laws give the city ample ability to control the situation.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After Malik closed out the fundraiser with a stump speech calling for taxing the rich, Johnson drove off in a black Porsche Cayenne, and a plump rat scurried by the venue’s entrance.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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Fresh blueberries should be plump and firm to the touch.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the gown, like Monroe herself, has more to it than just a vague perfume of voluptuous Americana.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The flakes were slow and voluptuous, and already the wraithlike branches outside the window were fattening with white.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here, ripe slices are layered over a buttery, flaky crust with garlic, grated cheese, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, then baked until the edges are deeply golden and the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.—
Andy Baraghani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The use of biometrics has been controversial, and privacy advocates have warned the practice could be ripe for identity theft and that customers’ biometric data could be shared with law enforcement.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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At the Sceners Gallery on the eastern edge of Paris, far from the Metropolitan Museum, where Kim Kardashian arrived at the Met Gala in a metallic orange breastplate with pert breasts and curvaceous hips, there are several examples of the art that inspired her.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Chef's Table at Sokasi Intimate dinners at Sokasi—the curvaceous bamboo pavilion perched above the rushing Ayung River at the Four Seasons in Sayan—are all about preserving the island's time-intensive culinary heritage.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Stacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacked. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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