pile on
phrasal verb
piled on; piling on; piles on
US, informal
: to join other people in criticizing something or someone in usually an unfair way
After the first few negative reviews, all the other critics started piling on.
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The stunning residence, at 1146 Highway 50 in Glenbrook, piles on the amenities.
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 21 June 2024
Roan isn't just packing festivals and dominating streaming services—she's also become a beauty icon for people who want to pile on the blue eye shadow and bright red lipstick and have fun with color.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 June 2024
Having entered the Super 8 stage with a 100% winning record, South Africa continued to pile on the runs before de Kock fell after a brilliant display when he was caught in the deep for 74 off of just 40 balls.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 19 June 2024
Edmonton piled on for 7-1 with Holloway’s second goal of the night, and the final score on a Ryan McLeod shot.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 21 June 2024
Roan isn't just packing festivals and dominating streaming services—she's also become a beauty icon for people who want to pile on the blue eye shadow and bright red lipstick and have fun with color.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 June 2024
Having entered the Super 8 stage with a 100% winning record, South Africa continued to pile on the runs before de Kock fell after a brilliant display when he was caught in the deep for 74 off of just 40 balls.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 19 June 2024
Edmonton piled on for 7-1 with Holloway’s second goal of the night, and the final score on a Ryan McLeod shot.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
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“Pile on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pile%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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