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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
Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to the fire threat in Nebraska, governors Tim Walz and Tony Evers of Minnesota and Wisconsin, respectively, have declared emergencies as snow piles up.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Airport delays and cancellations piled up Monday in some of the nation's largest airports -- including those in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In viral videos of the visit, Jordan could be seen posing for the crowd, autographing an In-N-Out hat for one of the employees and sitting down at a table to dive into what appeared to be a double-double with cheese, with a pile of fries on the side.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to the fire threat in Nebraska, governors Tim Walz and Tony Evers of Minnesota and Wisconsin, respectively, have declared emergencies as snow piles up.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Problems are piling up, including disputes over how markets are resolved and scrutiny over whether traders with inside information could profit from sensitive events.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Airport delays and cancellations piled up Monday in some of the nation's largest airports -- including those in New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
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While the lineup is stacked, the DR also is stout on the mound.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Coming off a baffling loss at a Jazz team trying to stack losses on Monday, the Warriors returned to Chase Center on Tuesday and lost 130-124 in overtime to a horrendous Bulls outfit with only eight active players.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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With bombs raining down on Iraq, A-listers huddled with their teams to figure out the right note to strike.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The final days of our ordeal blurred into a nightmare of torment, wandering while daylight lasted and huddling under open shelters at night, shaking with cold.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, airports are crowded with spring break travelers and fans heading to March Madness games as the annual NCAA men's and women's college basketball tournaments ramp up.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Lodge, while crowded, can be a nice respite from the madness of SXSW if arrive early in the day.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The high waist bunched a little when seated, but it was hardly cause for breaking focus when attempting an inversion (the whipping wind, however, was another story).—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Athletes and outdoor lovers will appreciate that the underarm gussets promote mobility, while rolled forward shoulder seams help to prevent bunching and chafing underneath backpack straps.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Pile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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