as in piles
a quantity of wood heaped together for burning a dead body
a funeral pyre
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Noun
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Satellite images show piles of dirt from the excavation growing in size.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the back room were stacks upon stacks of toilet paper, diapers and paper towels.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Flatter stacks, meanwhile, more easily maintain their center of gravity.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The ambulance moved to the corner so the paramedics didn’t have to climb over the heaps of garbage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lasagna can be made with various ingredients, including spicy sausage or heaps of vegetables.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Pyres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pyres. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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