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as in stack
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
a large pile of newspapers that needed to be disposed of
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as in loads
a considerable amount
a job that paid piles of money
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as in bundle
a very large amount of money
she made a pile in the stock market just before it headed south
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as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group
the kids piled into the car
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Recent Examples of pile
Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
There have been many looks incorporating Western-glam: sparkly chaps, cowboy hats, boots and piles of fringe.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Conservatives, particularly from the Freedom Caucus, held out for steeper spending cuts to defray costs piling onto the nation’s $36 trillion debt.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Consisting of shale, sandstone and rocks from an old coal mine, the waste pile — located on a massive river delta from another era — is an unremarkable remnant from the region’s once-thriving coal industry.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
There have been many looks incorporating Western-glam: sparkly chaps, cowboy hats, boots and piles of fringe.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Verb
Health bills have been piling up since the insurance was canceled, Moreno said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Conservatives, particularly from the Freedom Caucus, held out for steeper spending cuts to defray costs piling onto the nation’s $36 trillion debt.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pile
Verb
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Weekend writing sessions can stack into thousands per month.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This merry, hour-long holiday extravaganza will be stacked with gifts for Bravo fans and feature a number of Yuletide Bravolebrity performances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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In the background, bystanders can be seen huddled over someone on the ground.—
Lauren Penington,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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While huddled in the trailer with his band, the 25-year-old listened closely for flat notes, rhythmic mishaps, conducting the group like an orchestra leader before his big showcase.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Koenig noted in her report that the Emergency Department at Waterbury Hospital was crowded and the need for expansion as planned was evident.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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For example, avoid blocking windows, crowding doorways, or obstructing architectural features.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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However, the spacing on the play was poor, with three receivers bunched too closely.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Donating appreciated investments from taxable accounts reaps significant tax benefits in addition to bunching charitable contributions in one year.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Pile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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