1
as in stacking
to lay or throw on top of one another
piled all the clothes on the chair before putting them away
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2
as in crowding
to gather into a closely packed group
the kids piled into the car
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Recent Examples of piling
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Why not keep piling up on offense to help Willis here?
—Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Evidence is also piling up indicating that climate change is reducing precipitation across the Colorado River’s headwaters, Udall said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
While oil prices remain above pre-war levels, stock market traders are piling into riskier bets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The vibrant, herby sauce lends the fish to a pasta toss or piling onto crusty bread for a quick dinner.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
San Diego jumped on Luis Castillo (0-1) for four runs, three earned, in the second, piling up four hits and taking advantage of some shaky defense.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
For homeowners who already mulch annually, the key is maintaining that 2–3 inch depth without piling it against plant stems or tree trunks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Lemon won the Biletnikoff Award and earned unanimous All-American honors after piling up 1,156 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns for the Trojans last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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But three people jumped on the hood of a police car, breaking its windshield, before piling into a black Nissan with no license plates and zooming north on 69th St.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Why not keep piling up on offense to help Willis here?
—Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Evidence is also piling up indicating that climate change is reducing precipitation across the Colorado River’s headwaters, Udall said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
While oil prices remain above pre-war levels, stock market traders are piling into riskier bets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The vibrant, herby sauce lends the fish to a pasta toss or piling onto crusty bread for a quick dinner.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
San Diego jumped on Luis Castillo (0-1) for four runs, three earned, in the second, piling up four hits and taking advantage of some shaky defense.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
For homeowners who already mulch annually, the key is maintaining that 2–3 inch depth without piling it against plant stems or tree trunks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Lemon won the Biletnikoff Award and earned unanimous All-American honors after piling up 1,156 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns for the Trojans last season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piling
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The parking lot was surrounded by crime scene tape, and multiple evidence markers were spotted on the sidewalk near the parking lot next to a pair of sandals and piles of clothing.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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For everyone else, the towering pile of crises likely means higher food prices for the rest of the year.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Use breathable baskets or bins, and avoid stacking them too tightly, which can trap moisture and lead to rotting areas that won't be spotted quickly enough.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Now, the eve of BookCon 2026 is upon us and the organizers are shelving and stacking to prepare for the influx of authors and readers about to descend upon the Javits Center in New York.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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As for crowding, Wind Cave sees its peak in summer, with around 100,000 visitors per month.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Use clean, sharp pruning tools to remove any branches growing vertically to reduce crowding and allow better airflow between the branches, which can help prevent fungal diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now, viral video footage of a group of dogs stranded on the side of a busy roadway in China has drawn plenty of comparisons to the story, showing a reminiscent group of household critters huddling together.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 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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“Piling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piling. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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