as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
snow piling up in the driveway at a rapid pace
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a pileup of e-mail messages that needed to be dealt with
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Recent Examples of pile (up)
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
The massive pileup involving a semi-truck unfolded late Thursday night along I-35 in the North Austin area, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The massive pileup involving a semi-truck unfolded late Thursday night along I-35 in the North Austin area, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The setback was a function of a pileup of factors, as most pullbacks are.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
One vehicle wreck included a pileup of 38 cars there.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
The massive pileup involving a semi-truck unfolded late Thursday night along I-35 in the North Austin area, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The massive pileup involving a semi-truck unfolded late Thursday night along I-35 in the North Austin area, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
The setback was a function of a pileup of factors, as most pullbacks are.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pile (up)
Verb
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The Department of Water and Power accumulated the most overtime pay: $426 million.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Over their past 10 games, the Red Sox have accumulated double digits in strikeouts just three times.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The wholesale market got a yellow placard after county inspectors spotted old food accumulation on the ceiling panel above the meat cutter.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Polk’s Perpetual Purpose Model (PPM) shifts the wealth conversation from accumulation to stewardship.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Waste collection and recycling centers were opened, contributing to the environmental safety of the region.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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As each piece in the Eco collection is made entirely with organic cotton, Mauro confirmed, the brand furthered its support for sustainable farming practices and ethical manufacturing habits.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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When Ayyub was a child, a group of men gathered every morning for prayer and martial arts in a field down the street from her home.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Learning that medical options for managing the condition are limited to hormonal drugs and surgery just piles onto the disappointment.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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That didn’t bother Robinson, who is an hobbyist diver and had already done a dive visit to the site before acquiring the sunken pile of rusty iron.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary. 4.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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If necessary, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is slightly sticky, up to 1/4 cup total.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Pile (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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