as in piling
to form into a pile or ridge of earth
hilled peat moss around the rosebushes to protect them from the freeze
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Recent Examples of hilling
This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilling
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The gusts redistributed snow on the avalanche slope, piling it into drifts far deeper than surrounding sites.—
Matthias Gafni,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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People were already highly concerned about affordability and the cost of living, and this would just be piling onto it.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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How Mecklenburg salaries stack up nationally Pay comparisons vary more when stacking Mecklenburg County up against similarly sized counties across the country.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The titans of gaming are combining the block-stacking puzzle gameplay of Tetris with the alien invasion action of Space Invaders for an entirely new take on the storied franchises.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Set out salad plates, mounding each with the salad (or serve on a large platter).—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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McDearmon would take a look and suggest mounding some of it for a little elevation.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Hilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilling. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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