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adjective

Definition of stackednext
as in built

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verb

past tense of stack
as in piled
to lay or throw on top of one another stacked the split logs by the house

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Recent Examples of stacked
Verb
Each 10-megawatt reactor on a barge can power the equivalent of about 10,000 homes, can be moved via tugboats, and can be stacked alongside each other for extra power generation. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Nor are our efforts to hire better doomed, even though the odds are stacked against us. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 About 2,185 stones had to be re-stacked in their original positions to fortify the wall and construction was completed in December 2024. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 McCullough stacked his lineup with right-handed hitters and switch hitters against the lefty Tolle. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Ship 40 is stacked atop Booster 20 in preparation for Flight 13 at SpaceX’s South Texas facility in Cameron County, Texas, on July 22, 2026. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 Each piece is a little bit of the earth itself, molded to a shape that fits easily in the hand, baked to achieve permanence and then stacked, one atop another, to form a wall that can enclose, shelter and delight us. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 When Bristol full-back Rio Cardines whipped in a cross to Ballard in the 86th minute, the odds were stacked heavily against the centre-forward. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stacked
  1. built
  2. piled
  3. ample
  4. shapely
  5. plump
  6. voluptuous
  7. ripe
  8. curvaceous
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
Definition of built
Verb
  • The losses piled up despite the franchise employing two of the greatest players in recent MLB history.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Customer complaints have piled up across social media as the fulfillment issues continue.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of piled
Adjective
  • Each lockable box has a hydraulic system engineered for smooth daily operation and a roomy interior that provides ample storage for your patio cushions, gardening gear, toys, or outdoor entertaining essentials.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • There was ample evidence that football caused concussion and that concussion had serious consequences.
    — Emily Harrison, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ample
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
Definition of shapely
Adjective
  • Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • It can even be injected or taken as a supplement, though is most commonly found in moisturizers and serums to lock in hydration, plump, and smooth fine lines.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • Parton was a larger-than-life personality who was known for her glitzy costumes, voluptuous figure, and bouffant hairstyle.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of voluptuous
Adjective
  • Their ripe fruit can fall and stain sidewalks and patios, so make sure the tree has plenty of room away from those areas in your yard.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • It can be made year-round, substituting in whatever fruit is available, ripe and delicious.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ripe
Adjective
  • Brock's design looked almost alien compared to the curvaceous roadsters of the period.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Parton's legacy extended beyond her curvaceous figure, sky-high wigs, sparkly stilettos, and acrylic nails.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of curvaceous

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