STACKED Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

stacked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of stacked

as in built

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stacked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stack

as in piled

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

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unpiled

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Portugal are stacked with world-class talent in midfield, and there is no shame in losing out on a spot to Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Joao Neves or Bruno Fernandes. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The Hurricanes’ cornerback room is stacked entering the 2026 season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 All the framing members were stacked on top of one another, and the carpenter had even installed metal connectors to ensure the roof rafters would not get pulled up and off the walls in a windstorm. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 No single cause explains a border crisis, and this one has geopolitics stacked through it. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The barrier The team achieved this by building the OLED with two separate emissive layers stacked on top of each other. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 The inside of the mound was tightly stacked with beech wood which smolders for weeks until it's been turned into charcoal — a craft that's been practiced in the Harz mountain region in eastern Germany for hundreds of years. — ABC News, 27 July 2026 Any tariffs that result from these investigations could be stacked on top of other duties. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The shipping container was stacked on top of another container, could not be opened from the inside and had no ventilation or cooling system. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacked

Adjective

Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.

— BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.

— Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019

Definition of built

Verb

This is so many different kinds of humor piled together, from callback to callout to laugh-at-him-not-with-him arrogant mistake to conscious, hyperbolic comic echoing to edgy provocation.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Despite these flat denials, and no mention of the ‘curse’ before 1990, the mythology only grew as Mayo’s barren years piled up.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of piled

Adjective

Compared to the more compact Leven Deli, where tourists and downtown employees meet for lunch and coffee, the newer Leven Supply has ample room to wander and find food to take to a picnic, potluck or cookout.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
The bottoms have zippered pockets on the hips, rear, and thighs, providing ample space for trail snacks.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of ample

Adjective

Food and Drink Breakfast is an elaborate spread of pork sausages, fresh apple juice, marionberry kouign-amann pastries, pots of yogurt with granola, and plump apricots that arrived on wooden trays in my room.

— Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
And now, beanstalks are reaching for the heavens, tomatoes are getting plump and zucchini are seemingly doubling in size overnight.

— Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

Adjective

Bristol’s Tara Clerkin Trio are steeped in their hometown’s trip-hop tradition, but their approach is more folk-rock than the voluptuous blues associated with Tricky or Massive Attack.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 5 June 2026
Enthusiasts love it for its voluptuous beauty and buttery-smooth typing action.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026

Definition of voluptuous

Adjective

The curvaceous vehicle, which was designed and crafted by Bentley’s Mulliner bespoke division specifically for the occasion, is finished in Supernova Purple Ombre.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
The slingback sandal features a curvaceous strap design that leaves the foot mostly bare, while a stiletto heel boosts the style.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Definition of curvaceous

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