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
While Dodson, who is playing on the last year of his existing contract, has in experience, the deck is always stacking in favor of the younger, cheaper player with more upside.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
But the only way Boston can make up that ground is by stacking one win at a time.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Since Wednesday, Bell has taken time off work, spending his days stacking sandbags along the road, trying to hold the water back from him and his neighbors.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Agility claims upgraded limbs and advanced end effectors expand Digit’s manipulation range, enabling tasks such as stacking totes, loading carts, and handling varied materials.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
But how is drawing a map along partisan lines, how is that not just stacking the deck?
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Use breathable baskets or bins, and avoid stacking them too tightly, which can trap moisture and lead to rotting areas that won't be spotted quickly enough.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Now, the eve of BookCon 2026 is upon us and the organizers are shelving and stacking to prepare for the influx of authors and readers about to descend upon the Javits Center in New York.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Luggage and Travel Bag Deals A great bag is the foundation of a smooth trip, and the Amazon Outlet is stacking deals on exactly the kind of travel gear worth investing in.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
But the only way Boston can make up that ground is by stacking one win at a time.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Since Wednesday, Bell has taken time off work, spending his days stacking sandbags along the road, trying to hold the water back from him and his neighbors.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Agility claims upgraded limbs and advanced end effectors expand Digit’s manipulation range, enabling tasks such as stacking totes, loading carts, and handling varied materials.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
But how is drawing a map along partisan lines, how is that not just stacking the deck?
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Use breathable baskets or bins, and avoid stacking them too tightly, which can trap moisture and lead to rotting areas that won't be spotted quickly enough.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Now, the eve of BookCon 2026 is upon us and the organizers are shelving and stacking to prepare for the influx of authors and readers about to descend upon the Javits Center in New York.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Luggage and Travel Bag Deals A great bag is the foundation of a smooth trip, and the Amazon Outlet is stacking deals on exactly the kind of travel gear worth investing in.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacking
piling
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The extra fees are becoming so high not because ships are piling up at the canal, but rather because of last-minute shifts and greater urgency for vessels to pass through in the wake of broader trade chaos, Vásquez said.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bullpen injuries continue piling up.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacking. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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