stacking

present participle of stack

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stacking Systems keep stacking, and merchants are afraid to rip any out. — Wayne Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The style is created by stacking six Havaianas soles of varying shapes into an intentionally irregular platform, turning one of the brand’s most recognizable elements into a repetitive structure. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The payoff comes from stacking small wins, including bitter flavor cues that wake up the cephalic phase of digestion, fiber that feeds gut bacteria and nutrients that support overall health. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Now the trucks were parking in the farm’s north field while a forklift began stacking the golden blocks. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 To maximize results and minimize downtime, take advantage of the Korean preference for stacking treatments. — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026 Consumers are stacking heat, cold, red light and nervous-system tools into repeatable rituals, and a blanket that folds into a closet is easier to justify than a cabin. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 The macro 2026 mission will be to mine moments of impact from the young players, as shown by Caleb Douglas, Jacob Rodriguez, Chris Bell and Michael Taaffe in Las Vegas, and to augment them, start stacking them up. — Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 In three dimensions, the familiar orange-stacking grocery store method is the densest possible arrangement. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacking
piling
Verb
  • In the mid-70s, Stallone was a struggling actor, only landing gigs in shady erotic movies and dodging ever-piling bills, made even more pressing by the upcoming arrival of his first child.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Just when Hazel thinks things can’t get any worse, the bodies start piling up.
    — L.M. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Stacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacking. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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