1
as in stacked
to lay or throw on top of one another
piled all the clothes on the chair before putting them away
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as in huddled
to gather into a closely packed group
the kids piled into the car
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Recent Examples of piled
If mulch layers are piled up too deeply or an inorganic mulch, like black plastic, is used, water may never reach the soil.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
But — in a sign of just how many ethics investigations have piled up — Mace is facing her own probe based on a referral from the Office of Congressional Conduct.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
For many Lebanese -- Shiites among them -- the return to war between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran means more turmoil piled atop years of cascading economic and political crises.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Other questions of political influence have piled up.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
It’s piled high with boxes filled to the ceiling with all kinds of cannabis merchandise and paraphernalia, though mostly rolling papers.
—Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Wearing golden slippers and a modest cardigan against the snow piled high in the streets of her hometown of Leknes, the largest municipality in Lofoten, her nonchalance toward the Arctic cold switched to seriousness when discussing her work.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
But eventually, when the play had been running for almost a year, the complaints piled up and the morality hammer came down.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
The policy changes piled up, creating more anxiety for sellers.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
But — in a sign of just how many ethics investigations have piled up — Mace is facing her own probe based on a referral from the Office of Congressional Conduct.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
For many Lebanese -- Shiites among them -- the return to war between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran means more turmoil piled atop years of cascading economic and political crises.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Other questions of political influence have piled up.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
It’s piled high with boxes filled to the ceiling with all kinds of cannabis merchandise and paraphernalia, though mostly rolling papers.
—Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Wearing golden slippers and a modest cardigan against the snow piled high in the streets of her hometown of Leknes, the largest municipality in Lofoten, her nonchalance toward the Arctic cold switched to seriousness when discussing her work.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
But eventually, when the play had been running for almost a year, the complaints piled up and the morality hammer came down.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
The policy changes piled up, creating more anxiety for sellers.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piled
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The musical lineup this year is stacked!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the video, a voice is heard talking about workers’ pay while a hand reaches out and starts to burn paper products stacked on a pallet, as other small fires are already burning in the background.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The opening act had started playing—a local band that never broke out, Sacagawea—but Russ and Cherry just huddled a little closer and kept talking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even if your space doesn’t already have a campsite vibe, the right furniture and accoutrements can make your guests feel like they’re huddled around the fire anywhere.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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The three-block stretch, between 16th and 19th avenues, looks markedly different from just a year ago, when tents, abandoned cars and piles of trash crowded the street and sidewalks.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The analyst noted that the market for non-steroidal treatments targeting eczema and other chronic skin conditions has become increasingly crowded.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Piled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piled. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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