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stacked

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verb

past tense of stack

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stacked
Verb
At first glance, this stacked 10-story property jutting out from a seaside cliff could be mistaken for the prow of an ocean liner. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 Few works in the show are titled, boxes filled with objects remain closed (one is even tightly wrapped in cellophane), and canvases are stacked one atop the other like pizza boxes—content and images concealed. Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 There are four alternating setlists, each stacked with the trickiest material of their notoriously tricky-to-play catalog – the full first side of 2112 was just the start. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 The album is stacked with features from Zayn Malik, Leon Thomas, fellow Grammy nominee Wizkid, Kwn, Rema, Danny Ocean, Theodora, and more. Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 For instance, front load washers can be stacked on top of others while top load washers can fit side by side. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 If one thing was clear in the messages from the coaching staff in the days leading up to the opening pitch in Springfield, their rosters are stacked with elite athletes. Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 Both teams have stacked schedules — Texas faces the likes of Tennessee, Ole Miss, LSU and Texas A&M and Ohio State has Indiana, Oregon, USC and Michigan — so a win here helps set the tone. ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 There were some surprise snubs but with A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, this roster is stacked. Nancy Armour, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacked
Adjective
  • Enter into the open great room, which has a gas fireplace, dining area, and handsome built-ins.
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Nov. 2019
  • The department was built 30 years ago and has not been substantially expanded even as emergency medicine has become more sophisticated.
    Anne Saker, Cincinnati.com, 29 Oct. 2019
Verb
  • Most people who died were found piled three deep around those exits.
    Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past two years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have piled up randomized trial wins in organs most had never considered when these drugs were initially approved.
    Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The calm guest bedrooms all spill onto patios or balconies, while a bunkroom with double beds offers ample space for both children and adults.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
  • More than a third of them are in Texas, where ample oil and gas resources and a historically forgiving regulatory environment had developers rushing to erect data centers as fast as they can be built and powered.
    Matt Day, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The bush is shapely, growing 3-4 feet tall, and does not produce rank growth.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Witch hazel matures into shapely shrubs that bloom annually.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • While some cleansers can leave your skin feeling tight or dry, this tonic helps my complexion feel soft, plump, and refreshed—the perfect hydrated canvas for the rest of my morning skin-care routine.
    Sara Tan, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • An InStyle editor’s mom swears by the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask for plump, firm, even skin.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Bugatti Type 57 epitomizes that aesthetic power, exemplified by a low-slung body defined by voluptuous curves.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Novelist, musician, and filmmaker Eliza Barry Callahan turns genre on its ear, with voluptuous nocturnal celluloid cinematography by Alfonso Herrera Salcedo.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Talwani said the case was now ripe for a decision because the USPS had proposed a rule, and the election was closer.
    Nate Raymond, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • With such a glut of quirky comedy coming out of New Zealand, let’s hope this continues for as long as true crime remains ripe for parody.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The curvaceous vehicle, which was designed and crafted by Bentley’s Mulliner bespoke division specifically for the occasion, is finished in Supernova Purple Ombre.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
  • The slingback sandal features a curvaceous strap design that leaves the foot mostly bare, while a stiletto heel boosts the style.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

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“Stacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacked. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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