stacks 1 of 2

Definition of stacksnext
plural of stack
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as in loads
a considerable amount earned a stack of money for writing the screenplay

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stacks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stack
as in heaps
to lay or throw on top of one another stacked the split logs by the house

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Recent Examples of stacks
Noun
The 1% floor on corporate deductions stacks directly against the existing 10% cap. Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 While earring stacks have dominated jewelry trends for years, one-piece ear cuffs give major main character energy and are the perfect grab-and-go accessory for styling this summer. Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026 So why do some stacks reach skyscraper-like loft, while others look like they’ve been flattened by a steamroller? Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026 Hadid’s Cannes wardrobe suggests the tide may finally be turning, with the model embracing bold wrist stacks as the finishing touch that pulls even her most casual looks together. Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 The main destination on the GOR is 12 Apostles, an outcropping of limestone stacks rising from the ocean that look like something out of a sci-fi fantasy. Damian Fallon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026 In some of the newer varieties, as each flower cluster ages, stacks of new florets open atop the old ones. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 Still, the New York Times reported, supporters handed out stacks of newspapers in the streets, swelling Āyandigān’s usual circulation of 300,000 to 450,000. April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026 It is still barely decorated, just a corkboard pinned with photos of the boys and a folding table covered with stacks of reports. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Verb
Get two face powders for just $3 apiece with this clever, travel-friendly compact that stacks two flattering formulas in one. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 22 May 2026 The three-story house, designed by architect Leigh Snow and built by developer Yousef Audi, stacks 3,573 square feet of living space up a steep incline carved out by a massive concrete retaining wall. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 The whole pitch falls flat if WWE just stacks the card with names already over — there's nothing to learn about Oba Femi's audience pull when his Raw run already has the building behind him. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 The side table unfolds into six stools for gatherings, then neatly stacks back together into a stylish end piece. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 At home, Jonathan Wright, director of the Indianapolis art museum's park and gardens, stuffs in the plants, stacks the pots, and lets everything grow. Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026 The kitchen sink sandwich, the TikTok trend that keeps recirculating, takes the same principle and stacks it between bread. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 Aledo stacks another win Aledo won its 11th consecutive game Friday, trouncing Saginaw 15-0 in shutout fashion. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026 Rope stacks tension upon tension with excellent acting and constant camera movement, making the viewer feel like an invasive ghost who's watching a dinner party and its aftermath in real time. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacks
Noun
  • This especially applies to our special education teachers, many of whom carry increasingly unsustainable case loads.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
  • For example, the commercial loads in the CBS Sunday afternoon NFL games are identical to the loads that pop up during the games streaming on Paramount+.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Rodent holes, brush piles, firewood, timbers, dense undergrowth, and leaf piles can also attract wasps in search of a place to nest.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Knisley has worked with communities where coal ash was used to fill children’s ball fields and seen Tennessee Valley Authority waste piles of the toxic ash piled up behind a public playground, open to the wind.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Enjoy arts and crafts, special performances and tons of activities that will keep everyone busy.
    Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
  • In its first year, the bio-BDO plant will have a capacity of around 50,000 tons, which will eventually grow to roughly 200,000 tons.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.
    Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • Late summer and early fall have a couple dozen dates on the books but nothing in Boston yet.
    Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Large chunks of their tissue is ripped out entirely.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Housing, healthcare and childcare are especially large chunks of household budgets that families have little control over, said Hannah Stephens, a senior research assistant at the center.
    Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • But Cepeda and Petro on Sunday night sowed doubt in the result and claimed — so far without evidence — that hundreds of thousands of votes were manipulated and that foreign actors interfered with the result.
    Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
  • Photons from tens, hundreds, thousands of years ago collide with my eyes.
    Alexandra Oliva June 1, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Well Retinol Body Lotion and more can't-miss retinol beauty products deals below.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • The bill’s backers say the legislation would protect name, image and likeness earnings for players, keep in place the current revenue framework from the House settlement, and prevent athletes from predatory NIL and recruiting deals.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Luxury hospitality packages and couple’s weekend bundles, featuring suite access and other perks, are priced at up to $1,999 plus fees per person.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
  • Families can simply drive up and pick up meal bundles for the day.
    La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 27 May 2026

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“Stacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacks. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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