1
as in loads
a considerable amount
earned a stack of money for writing the screenplay
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2
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
a stack of playing cards
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Recent Examples of stack
Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
Its showpiece is the quadruple stack of full-length entries in its center.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 19 July 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Designed for flexible living, this compact modern house features two spacious rooms stacked vertically, each measuring nearly 20 feet long.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
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Noun
Even a stack of old photos with captions can speak volumes.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
Its showpiece is the quadruple stack of full-length entries in its center.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 19 July 2025
Verb
Vinyl can also warp from heat or from its own weight when stacked flat in a box.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Designed for flexible living, this compact modern house features two spacious rooms stacked vertically, each measuring nearly 20 feet long.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stack
Noun
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The fluffy 2-inch pile height is soft and plush but can be easily spot cleaned with a damp cloth.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boogie, a petty thief surrounded by piles of loot, pointed us toward a set of stairwells back in Red’s building.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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While there wasn’t a ton of movement from the Blackhawks this offseason, the youngins on this roster make the team unpredictable going into the fall.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Noun
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Add a pop of color to outdoor spaces or warm up your living room with our 10 favorite rug deals at Wayfair’s sale, starting at just $18.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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No unwieldy chocolate chunks, overwhelming ripples, or unpleasantly gritty, grainy bits of chocolate.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Until that changes, a large chunk will continue to seek their soccer elsewhere.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Seeing a bike race in person, seeing the riders, asking for autographs — my parents still have a jersey that was signed by a bunch of people — and that was a pivotal moment.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From hiring Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach to a bunch of aggressive roster moves to improve, the Patriots are looking to take a jump back into playoff contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
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One day floating in a small raft in the Pacific turned into six weeks, with little food, less water and even less hope of being found.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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For the past four days, Jonathan McComb has climbed into inflatable Zodiac rafts or hiked along the flood-scarred banks of the Guadalupe River, poking through brambles and uprooted trees, looking for victims.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Stack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stack. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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