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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
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Performing with back-up singers and a live band, Ballerini sang while perched on a pile of luggage as a sunset illuminated the stage behind her.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Switzerland’s low inflation case The Swiss franc has rallied over recent months and is currently hovering near record highs, as investors have piled into the safe-haven asset amid market volatility and the unwinding of the yen carry trade.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Sure, but this is another bit of evidence on the pile of moments of Kate making judgment calls that can be seen as using the tools at her disposal or as devil-may-care failures to heed guidance from others.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Performing with back-up singers and a live band, Ballerini sang while perched on a pile of luggage as a sunset illuminated the stage behind her.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
That, coupled with his unique and long political career of running as a presidential nominee for three consecutive presidential election cycles, has led to the bills piling up.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Switzerland’s low inflation case The Swiss franc has rallied over recent months and is currently hovering near record highs, as investors have piled into the safe-haven asset amid market volatility and the unwinding of the yen carry trade.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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And in the venue, among tables stacked with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, Michigan Republicans walked around with some newfound energy.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Researchers have not studied the long-term effects of stacking GABA and L-theanine.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Tongue tingling acidity and huddled tannins that keep this flavor matrix intact.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Both races are crowded with multiple candidates, including current and former state lawmakers.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nearly black in color, the butter is crowded with chunks of roasted garlic and what tastes like sweet black garlic.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
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While optimizing a retirement account can optimize long-term savings, reviewing deductions for any that can be itemized and bunched can bring critical tax savings.Perry Green, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Pile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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