1
as in stacked
to lay or throw on top of one another
piled all the clothes on the chair before putting them away
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as in huddled
to gather into a closely packed group
the kids piled into the car
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Recent Examples of piled
The meager offense came one a day after the Royals piled up 13 runs in a win over the Twins.
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CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
No wood chips should ever be piled up against the trunk of a tree.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Babies sick with the virus were forcibly separated from their parents and piled into cribs in crowded wards.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Ashcraft tapped out before being ordered to dig a grave, get inside a body bag, and consider his eulogy as instructors piled dirt on top of him.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
There are decadent buffets with carved ham, seafood and tables piled with treats, plus plenty of spots offering family fun with visits from the Easter Bunny or egg hunts.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Colorado had already piled up 106 points before Monday night’s Flames tussle and started the week on pace for 121 points on the season.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Upon reaching the entrance, customers were greeted by lion dancers and dozens of bright red shopping carts ready to be piled high with Korean snacks, noodles, fresh seafood and produce, takeout Korean dishes and more from what’s become the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States.
—Shae Hammond, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Debt piled up, forcing her to sell her home and leading her parents to take out loans.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
No wood chips should ever be piled up against the trunk of a tree.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Babies sick with the virus were forcibly separated from their parents and piled into cribs in crowded wards.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Ashcraft tapped out before being ordered to dig a grave, get inside a body bag, and consider his eulogy as instructors piled dirt on top of him.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
There are decadent buffets with carved ham, seafood and tables piled with treats, plus plenty of spots offering family fun with visits from the Easter Bunny or egg hunts.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Colorado had already piled up 106 points before Monday night’s Flames tussle and started the week on pace for 121 points on the season.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Upon reaching the entrance, customers were greeted by lion dancers and dozens of bright red shopping carts ready to be piled high with Korean snacks, noodles, fresh seafood and produce, takeout Korean dishes and more from what’s become the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States.
—Shae Hammond, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Debt piled up, forcing her to sell her home and leading her parents to take out loans.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piled
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The Space Launch System stands at a towering 322 feet tall when fully stacked with the Orion capsule.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bennet’s and Hickenlooper’s decision, however, meant the Memorial Hall auditorium was stacked with supporters for their opponents.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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After a bipartisan group of senators huddled on the Senate floor, one Democrat left the talks shaking his head, saying he was frustrated at the state of negotiations.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Twin Lakes also stand out, huddled in their alpine embrace and flanked by proud granite slopes.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the line grew at the entrance for the bleachers early Thursday, dozens of kids crowded near the Cubs parking lot and waited for their heroes to walk past on their way into Wrigley.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Officials at the time said the backup of passengers presented a security threat, with so many people crowded into one place for a long period.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Piled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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