Stack
noun
A pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged.
She had a stack of books on her desk.
Often appears as...
- stack of books
- stack of papers
verb
Arrange in a stack.
She stacked the plates in the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- stacked plates
- stacked books
noun
In computing, it's a data structure used to store data.
Push and pop operations are performed in stack.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A large amount of something.
We have stacks of time to get there.
Often appears as...
- stacks of money
- stacks of time
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Informal
verb
To dishonestly arrange something in a way that gives an advantage to someone or something.
They're accused of stacking the deck to favor the powerful.
Often appears as...
- stack the deck
- stacked the odds
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Disapproving
noun
A pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged.
She had a stack of books on her desk.
Often appears as...
- stack of books
- stack of papers
verb
Arrange in a stack.
She stacked the plates in the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- stacked plates
- stacked books
noun
In computing, it's a data structure used to store data.
Push and pop operations are performed in stack.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A large amount of something.
We have stacks of time to get there.
Often appears as...
- stacks of money
- stacks of time
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To dishonestly arrange something in a way that gives an advantage to someone or something.
They're accused of stacking the deck to favor the powerful.
Often appears as...
- stack the deck
- stacked the odds
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'stack' when you can visualize a neatly ordered pile, often square or rectangular in shape.
A stack of towels was neatly arranged on the shelf.
Pro Tip 2/3Neat Arrangement
'Stack' implies careful placement, not just a random pile.
His room was tidy, with a stack of magazines on the table.
Pro Tip 3/3Vertical Alignment
Items in a 'stack' are usually aligned vertically, one on top of the other.
She admired the stack of coins she'd saved.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'stack' when you can visualize a neatly ordered pile, often square or rectangular in shape.
A stack of towels was neatly arranged on the shelf.
Pro Tip 2/3Neat Arrangement
'Stack' implies careful placement, not just a random pile.
His room was tidy, with a stack of magazines on the table.
Pro Tip 3/3Vertical Alignment
Items in a 'stack' are usually aligned vertically, one on top of the other.
She admired the stack of coins she'd saved.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'stack' when you can visualize a neatly ordered pile, often square or rectangular in shape.
A stack of towels was neatly arranged on the shelf.
Pro Tip 2/3Neat Arrangement
'Stack' implies careful placement, not just a random pile.
His room was tidy, with a stack of magazines on the table.
Pro Tip 3/3Vertical Alignment
Items in a 'stack' are usually aligned vertically, one on top of the other.
She admired the stack of coins she'd saved.
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My stroke of insight PIPE...
so I'll do this for a week or two, and then I'll get back to my routine. OK. So I've got to call help. I've got to call work." I couldn't remember the number at work, so I remembered, in my office I had a business card with my number. So I go into my business room, I pull out a three-inch stack of business cards. And I'm looking at the card on top
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The power of introverts...
that was my favorite place in the world when I was growing up, partly because it was filled with his very gentle, very courtly presence and partly because it was filled with books. I mean literally every table, every chair in this apartment had yielded its original function to now serve as a surface for swaying stacks of books.
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The hidden power of...
reduce your stress or improve your marriage, or feel as if you just had a whole stack of high-quality chocolate without incurring the caloric cost, or as if you found 25 grand in a pocket of an old jacket you hadn't worn for ages, or whenever you want to tap into a superpower that will help you and everyone around you
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What I learned from 100...
She wanted us to experience receiving gifts but also learning the virtue of complimenting each other. So she had all of us come to the front of the classroom, and she bought all of us gifts and stacked them in the corner. And she said, "Why don't we just stand here and compliment each other?
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History vs. Augustus -...
improved food security for the lower classes, and relinquished control of the army when he resigned his consul post. Mere optics. He used his military influence and personal wealth to stack the Senate in his favor, while retaining the powers of a tribune
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The benefits of good...
which encourage you to look downward. Many studies suggest that, on average, posture is getting worse. So what does good posture look like? When you look at the spine from the front or the back, all 33 vertebrae should appear stacked in a straight line.
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Why incompetent people...
Are you better than average at grammar? Knowing how competent we are and how are skill stack up against other people's is more than a self-esteem boost. It helps us figure out when we can forge ahead on our own decisions and instincts
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One Man’s Mission to...
some of the world's oldest biggest and tallest trees trees that grow over 350 feet high their history goes back millions of years to the time of the dinosaurs but when we look at stacks of redwood lumber we may well be reminded
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Elephants Take Care of...
in the drought Bernard's pleased to have found a group that shows the guests how intelligent and compassionate these animals are even when the odds are stacked against them elephants like cinnamon are finding ways
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Fighting injustice with...
to see that it was art that kept her life I saw how art can heal but my aunt also told me that it can inspire and transform during the many nights in her room stacked ceiling high with art books
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My stroke of insight PIPE...
so I'll do this for a week or two, and then I'll get back to my routine. OK. So I've got to call help. I've got to call work." I couldn't remember the number at work, so I remembered, in my office I had a business card with my number. So I go into my business room, I pull out a three-inch stack of business cards. And I'm looking at the card on top
Video examples
The power of introverts...
that was my favorite place in the world when I was growing up, partly because it was filled with his very gentle, very courtly presence and partly because it was filled with books. I mean literally every table, every chair in this apartment had yielded its original function to now serve as a surface for swaying stacks of books.
Video examples
The hidden power of...
reduce your stress or improve your marriage, or feel as if you just had a whole stack of high-quality chocolate without incurring the caloric cost, or as if you found 25 grand in a pocket of an old jacket you hadn't worn for ages, or whenever you want to tap into a superpower that will help you and everyone around you
Video examples
What I learned from 100...
She wanted us to experience receiving gifts but also learning the virtue of complimenting each other. So she had all of us come to the front of the classroom, and she bought all of us gifts and stacked them in the corner. And she said, "Why don't we just stand here and compliment each other?
Video examples
History vs. Augustus -...
improved food security for the lower classes, and relinquished control of the army when he resigned his consul post. Mere optics. He used his military influence and personal wealth to stack the Senate in his favor, while retaining the powers of a tribune
Video examples
The benefits of good...
which encourage you to look downward. Many studies suggest that, on average, posture is getting worse. So what does good posture look like? When you look at the spine from the front or the back, all 33 vertebrae should appear stacked in a straight line.
Video examples
Why incompetent people...
Are you better than average at grammar? Knowing how competent we are and how are skill stack up against other people's is more than a self-esteem boost. It helps us figure out when we can forge ahead on our own decisions and instincts
Video examples
One Man’s Mission to...
some of the world's oldest biggest and tallest trees trees that grow over 350 feet high their history goes back millions of years to the time of the dinosaurs but when we look at stacks of redwood lumber we may well be reminded
Video examples
Elephants Take Care of...
in the drought Bernard's pleased to have found a group that shows the guests how intelligent and compassionate these animals are even when the odds are stacked against them elephants like cinnamon are finding ways
Video examples
Fighting injustice with...
to see that it was art that kept her life I saw how art can heal but my aunt also told me that it can inspire and transform during the many nights in her room stacked ceiling high with art books
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Quote examples
Luke Rockhold
American Athlete
The more I stack, the more things I can buy: the more toys, the more houses, and everything. That's the motivation, but I'm also a competitive person. I need goals, and I need that competition and to drive for something.
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Jim Allchin
American Businessman
Apple really has no presence in business, and we think Vista's going to have a huge presence in business. We think we're going to help the corporate IT stack save money.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Motivation has always been a fascinating factor when considering a touring artist, especially when the years stack up. What keeps one out there year after year?
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Jennifer Morrison
American Actress
I buy tons of magazines. They're a big part of how I research characters. And I keep them around and go back to them years later. I just have stacks.
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Jello Biafra
American Musician
When there's people on the other side of the room trying to wipe out your life and things are stacked against you, you can get nervous.
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Erik Larson
American Author
How you frame a debate is very important. When you call someone an 'illegal alien,' you've already stacked the deck against them.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Whether I'm at the office, at home, or on the road, I always have a stack of books I'm looking forward to reading.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
I could easily have decided that life was cruel, that being black meant everything was stacked against me.
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Goldie
British Musician
We have choices in life when we're young and I think a lot of things were stacked against me.
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iranian Statesman
The UN structure is one-sided, stacked against the world of Islam.
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Luke Rockhold
American Athlete
The more I stack, the more things I can buy: the more toys, the more houses, and everything. That's the motivation, but I'm also a competitive person. I need goals, and I need that competition and to drive for something.
Quote examples
Jim Allchin
American Businessman
Apple really has no presence in business, and we think Vista's going to have a huge presence in business. We think we're going to help the corporate IT stack save money.
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
Motivation has always been a fascinating factor when considering a touring artist, especially when the years stack up. What keeps one out there year after year?
Quote examples
Jennifer Morrison
American Actress
I buy tons of magazines. They're a big part of how I research characters. And I keep them around and go back to them years later. I just have stacks.
Quote examples
Jello Biafra
American Musician
When there's people on the other side of the room trying to wipe out your life and things are stacked against you, you can get nervous.
Quote examples
Erik Larson
American Author
How you frame a debate is very important. When you call someone an 'illegal alien,' you've already stacked the deck against them.
Quote examples
Bill Gates
American Businessman
Whether I'm at the office, at home, or on the road, I always have a stack of books I'm looking forward to reading.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
I could easily have decided that life was cruel, that being black meant everything was stacked against me.
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Goldie
British Musician
We have choices in life when we're young and I think a lot of things were stacked against me.
Quote examples
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iranian Statesman
The UN structure is one-sided, stacked against the world of Islam.
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