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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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2
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
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pile
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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