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
For a more complex arrangement, try stacking dwarf azaleas in front of taller mountain laurels and select plants with coordinating flower colors.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
As Wisnia sees it, stacking the deck with Bay Staters is a means toward reinforcing the bond between the fan and the franchise.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
The main stage propellant tank arrived at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida in April, and the final segments of the launch vehicle's solid rocket boosters recently departed Northrop Grumman's manufacturing facility on a train ride to KSC for stacking and SLS integration.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 June 2026
Mauricio Pochettino insisted that the United States’ policy of stacking its pre-World Cup schedule with high-quality opposition has been the right approach ahead of the World Cup.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 5 June 2026
That feature gives manufacturers more flexibility when stacking additional circuitry onto existing chips.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 June 2026
The Duchess of Sussex has sported a yellow gold Cartier LOVE Bracelet (which retails starting at $5,300) for years, often stacking it with a matching yellow gold Cartier Tank Française watch.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
With more than 60 locations on the distillery trail, the official site recommends choosing one region and stacking multiple stops in that area rather than chasing the whole list in a single trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 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
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
As Wisnia sees it, stacking the deck with Bay Staters is a means toward reinforcing the bond between the fan and the franchise.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
The main stage propellant tank arrived at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida in April, and the final segments of the launch vehicle's solid rocket boosters recently departed Northrop Grumman's manufacturing facility on a train ride to KSC for stacking and SLS integration.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 June 2026
Mauricio Pochettino insisted that the United States’ policy of stacking its pre-World Cup schedule with high-quality opposition has been the right approach ahead of the World Cup.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 5 June 2026
That feature gives manufacturers more flexibility when stacking additional circuitry onto existing chips.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 June 2026
The Duchess of Sussex has sported a yellow gold Cartier LOVE Bracelet (which retails starting at $5,300) for years, often stacking it with a matching yellow gold Cartier Tank Française watch.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
With more than 60 locations on the distillery trail, the official site recommends choosing one region and stacking multiple stops in that area rather than chasing the whole list in a single trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacking
piling
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Apollo Neuro reviews have been piling up across the internet as more people try the wearable device that aims to rebalance the nervous system by stimulating the vagus nerve.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Stacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacking. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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