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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
David Rae, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
That’s partly because piles of laws and regulations hamper it, partly because entrenched interests resist it.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Even in markets where prices have fallen and inventory is piling up, like Austin, Texas, homes are sitting on the market for months.
—Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Constantly drowning under an insurmountable pile of consumer debt is stressful and costly.
—David Rae, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
That’s partly because piles of laws and regulations hamper it, partly because entrenched interests resist it.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Verb
Social media videos from inside the casino show slot machines and other video gambling games, as well as patron’s winnings and plates piled with food.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Even in markets where prices have fallen and inventory is piling up, like Austin, Texas, homes are sitting on the market for months.
—Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pile
Verb
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Weekend writing sessions can stack into thousands per month.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This merry, hour-long holiday extravaganza will be stacked with gifts for Bravo fans and feature a number of Yuletide Bravolebrity performances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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As people watched from apartment patios above street level, and as tourists huddled inside hotels, a large contingent of LAPD officers and Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies fired several flash bangs that boomed through side streets along with tear gas.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Some attendees filtered away while others huddled under umbrellas and ponchos.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 June 2025
Verb
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For example, avoid blocking windows, crowding doorways, or obstructing architectural features.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Koenig noted in her report that the Emergency Department at Waterbury Hospital was crowded and the need for expansion as planned was evident.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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Saturday felt like the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby — 20 horses bunched together needing a little luck.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
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However, the spacing on the play was poor, with three receivers bunched too closely.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Pile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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