1
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
a stack of playing cards
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
earned a stack of money for writing the screenplay
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Recent Examples of stack
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
An advance team came to Nuuk with a stack of MAGA hats.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
For a sturdy and spacious option that easily stacks on top of rolling luggage, look no further than this durable Samsonite weekender, which features a back trolley sleeve with a zippered pocket.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
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Noun
The Euphoria actress also accessorized with a gold and silver hardware Rolex watch as well a note-worthy change to her ring stack.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
An advance team came to Nuuk with a stack of MAGA hats.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Verb
With the intention of permanently moving the orbiter Discovery to California, the Air Force designed SLC-6 differently from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, most notably by stacking the vehicle directly on the pad rather than in a more distant assembly building.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
For a sturdy and spacious option that easily stacks on top of rolling luggage, look no further than this durable Samsonite weekender, which features a back trolley sleeve with a zippered pocket.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stack
Noun
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Remove brush, leaf, and firewood piles that provide shelter to animals and attract fleas.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Instead, the pile keeps growing and the mornings keep getting harder.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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New York reached 140 points for the second time in the playoffs and sent the Sixers packing 144-114 in front of a ton of Knicks fans who made the trip to Game 4 in Philly.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Given local investment or content quotas are either in force, or under discussion, in several European territories, adding a ton of local programming is a boon for the streamer.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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More than a dozen others lay wounded as the downtown block descended into chaos.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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After that, a slew of advice came in.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Seven suspects were arrested and charged with a slew of crimes, including participation in street racing, reckless driving exhibitions, laying drag, attempting to elude, and failure to display a license plate, among other charges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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Prime Day 2026 Editor Picks One way to weed through the pages and pages of deals is going straight to the Vogue editor picks section, to see what the team has hand-plucked across all categories.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
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Some politicians endorsed it as a move to stop corporate landlords from being able to outbid families, and buying up large chunks of local housing markets with cash offers.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
23 June 2026
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Foreman had infamously had chunks of his body cut and carved out before he was killed.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Take a bunch of kids who’ve never been out of East Tennessee.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Stack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stack. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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