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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
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The cars were reportedly used as impromptu food trucks, with piles of courgettes, tomatoes, cherries, and fava beans on top of them.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The Knicks had piled up massive scoring margins while romping through the Eastern Conference playoffs, then were just good enough in the two games in San Antonio.
—Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Noun
In front of her, a pile of black leggings grew steadily higher, though few would find buyers.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The cars were reportedly used as impromptu food trucks, with piles of courgettes, tomatoes, cherries, and fava beans on top of them.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Verb
Although the 78 skeletons found piled atop one another in Vráble could suggest some kind of massacre took place, the researchers said their analyses so far indicate they were deliberately interred that way, potentially as part of a Neolithic cultural tradition.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The Knicks had piled up massive scoring margins while romping through the Eastern Conference playoffs, then were just good enough in the two games in San Antonio.
—Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pile
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Running shoes are built for impact absorption at a higher speed and cadence, often being equipped with more responsive (bouncy) midsole foam and a higher heel stack that could actually cause discomfort and instability during long walks.—
Oscar Hartzog,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Inside, the five residences were designed as a collection of unique homes rather than a stack of identical apartments.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Al Pacino, in one of his most iconic roles, stars as Sonny Wortzik, a real-life bundle of raw nerves who attempts a bank robbery that quickly spirals out of control.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Two people visiting the same platform at the same moment may see different prices, different bundles, different urgency signals calibrated to what the system has inferred about their willingness to pay.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Also known as snow monkeys, Japanese macaques, native to Japan, have a thick, lush fur coat that is adapted to cold climates, according to New England Primate Conservancy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Hruskova appeared in her own video, flawlessly made up in a fur-collared coat.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Add it to the dryer with a couple of wool dryer balls, and set the temperature as low as possible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Made from a merino wool blend, these socks are naturally moisture- and heat-regulating, meaning Dad will stay comfortable on long, sweaty treks.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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If lightning is detected 16 miles away from the stadium — say at the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park, Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, or along Ocean Drive on South Beach — these officials huddle and start monitoring the movement of the storm cell.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Ambulances were on the scene on Wednesday morning to carry away the bodies of victims, while some community members huddled in groups on the streets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Roberts and a trainer came out from the Dodgers’ dugout to check on Wrobleski who hobbled back to the mound, ready to stay in the game.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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An athletic trainer followed him, circling back to the mound.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The 150-ton cargo barge was hit about 5 nautical miles off the Omani city of Khasab, Reza Shahidian said, according to Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Four tons of invasive Burmese pythons were removed from South Florida ecosystems during the latest breeding season, setting a record for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Pile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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