1
as in loads
a considerable amount
earned a stack of money for writing the screenplay
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2
as in piles
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
a stack of playing cards
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Recent Examples of stacks
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Traditional three-tier applications are being augmented with agentic stacks.
—Shailesh Manjrekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Mornings begin early at Uncle Will’s, where pancake stacks and massive breakfasts have fueled beach days ahead since 1965.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
To keep stacks of sweaters upright, try the Home Edit by iDesign shelf divider.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Guests first move through a dim corridor lined with towering stacks of CRT televisions flickering with grainy studio footage, ambient static and fragmented vocals.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Thoreau’s river science The most analytically rigorous science of Thoreau’s life culminated with his 1859 research trip to the library stacks of Harvard College.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
High-density housing stacks more annual tax revenue into smaller areas.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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
The potato stacks pair beautifully with roast beef, steak, chicken, or sautéed fish.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Traditional three-tier applications are being augmented with agentic stacks.
—Shailesh Manjrekar, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Mornings begin early at Uncle Will’s, where pancake stacks and massive breakfasts have fueled beach days ahead since 1965.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
To keep stacks of sweaters upright, try the Home Edit by iDesign shelf divider.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Guests first move through a dim corridor lined with towering stacks of CRT televisions flickering with grainy studio footage, ambient static and fragmented vocals.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Thoreau’s river science The most analytically rigorous science of Thoreau’s life culminated with his 1859 research trip to the library stacks of Harvard College.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
High-density housing stacks more annual tax revenue into smaller areas.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Verb
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
The potato stacks pair beautifully with roast beef, steak, chicken, or sautéed fish.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacks
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Beatbot iSkim Robotic Pool Skimmer Deal Beatbot's entry-level pool skimmer is an extremely capable machine, with a large nine-liter basket to hold tons of leaves and debris.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Maybe a whole roast chicken appeared, or its meat was folded into a gooey casserole with a few peas and carrot chunks.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Aim for at least an hour of daily activity, even if it’s broken up into shorter chunks throughout the day, Drake recommended.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Scouts spend hundreds of days on the road each year—long drives, cheap hotels, fast food.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Cairo has leveraged the Suez Canal’s strategic location to host many subsea cables linking Europe and Asia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually in transit and licensing fees.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Noun
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But this number dwindles to just 22 percent in the festival’s marquee competition program, which features films that most often go on to win awards and land top distribution deals.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The club, owned by Connecticut Sports Group, led by managing partner André Swanston, forged ahead with its inaugural season in MLS Next Pro anyway, securing deals to play around the state this year.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Most jobs are bundles of tasks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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My mother’s cousins and neighbors joined us; trays, coffee, and bundles of cloth—used to lay couscous grains out to dry in the sun—were passed from hand to hand.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacks. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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