pile 1 of 3

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as in loads
a considerable amount a job that paid piles of money

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pile

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noun (2)

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as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering the lush pile of the carpeting

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as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick a dog with such a dense pile that he never minded the cold

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pile

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verb

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Recent Examples of pile
Noun
High pile is firmer and ideal for side sleepers or those who need extra support. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025 This will free up storage space for the stuff that tends to get tossed on surfaces, creating ever-growing clutter piles. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Those favors pile up after a while, but that’s not a problem, because quests in The Outer Worlds 2 are always worth taking. Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 Bridges and Ball — the two other members of Charlotte’s Big Three along with Miller — piled up stats. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pile
Verb
  • Just stack the shoeboxes on top of each other, and secure them with string or glue before creating a way to hang it in your closet.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The restaurant violated 14 standards, including employee drinks stored near food prep areas and metal pans stacked wet.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The cryptocurrency industry’s top legislative priority is facing yet more headwinds shortly after CEOs huddled with senators to salvage bipartisan talks.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Set it up on an outdoor table in your backyard or bring it with you while tailgating or huddled up on the sidelines of a soccer game.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The other is crowded with a cast of despicable villains who collectively comprise the deadest, whitest males in American history.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • In a trillion-dollar wellness market crowded with surface solutions, BlissBot is dedicated to helping individuals deepen their connection with themselves through science and technology.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Pile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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