as in piling
to lay or throw on top of one another
stacked the split logs by the house
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Recent Examples of stacking
By stacking multiple layers of silicon circuits, engineers can increase transistor density, reduce communication distances inside chips, and improve energy efficiency.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Named the Big Ten 2026 Pitcher of the Year after stacking a record 113 strikeouts in conference play, Edwards is integral to what has been USC’s best team since the early 2000s.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
DeBrincat moves up to play with Larkin and Raymond — stacking the top line with Detroit’s three best forwards — while Detroit goes all in and signs the biggest name on the free agent market in Tuch, as well as another big forward with an edge in Marchment.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
This seems to be an anti-tanking/stacking issue.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
At home, store soft fruits in a single layer in a shallow container rather than stacking them in a deep bowl.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
By stacking many photographs together and using computer software to filter out the noise, photographers can achieve a smoother, artifact-free version of the image.
—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
There are certain design decisions and details that are more popular in small homes and apartments where space is limited, Hanging pots and pans from a rail, choosing sofas with storage, and stacking a washer and dryer, for all make sense in a small space, for example.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Her now-signature vocal production style, stacking layers and layers of airy harmonies in intricate arrangements, first started to take shape on Dangerous Woman.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Named the Big Ten 2026 Pitcher of the Year after stacking a record 113 strikeouts in conference play, Edwards is integral to what has been USC’s best team since the early 2000s.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
DeBrincat moves up to play with Larkin and Raymond — stacking the top line with Detroit’s three best forwards — while Detroit goes all in and signs the biggest name on the free agent market in Tuch, as well as another big forward with an edge in Marchment.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
This seems to be an anti-tanking/stacking issue.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
At home, store soft fruits in a single layer in a shallow container rather than stacking them in a deep bowl.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
By stacking many photographs together and using computer software to filter out the noise, photographers can achieve a smoother, artifact-free version of the image.
—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
There are certain design decisions and details that are more popular in small homes and apartments where space is limited, Hanging pots and pans from a rail, choosing sofas with storage, and stacking a washer and dryer, for all make sense in a small space, for example.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Her now-signature vocal production style, stacking layers and layers of airy harmonies in intricate arrangements, first started to take shape on Dangerous Woman.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacking
piling
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In Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens earned full marks for catching the rusty Carolina Hurricanes off guard and piling up four quick goals on the way to a 6-2 win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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And when those unpaid medical balances start piling up, concerns about facing collections and legal action often follow.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Stacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacking. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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