pileup

noun

pile·up ˈpī(-ə)l-ˌəp

Synonyms of pileup next

: a collision involving usually several motor vehicles

: a jammed tangled mass or pile (as of motor vehicles or people) resulting from collision or accumulation

: accumulation

Examples of pileup in a Sentence

A five-car pileup slowed traffic. a pileup of e-mail messages that needed to be dealt with

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Here's What Cleaning Experts Say Preventative Cleaning Measures for Pet Owners Preventing pet hair pileups, stains, and smells will go a long way in keeping your home clean and reducing your cleaning efforts. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025 Six people were killed and 36 more were taken to hospitals for injuries in the 130-vehicle pileup on Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth, Texas, during icy road conditions, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. —

Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 In a pileup at the net, Justin Brazeau knocked it home for his third goal in two games. —

Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2024 Strong winds in central California kicked up a dust storm on Monday that hindered visibility and sparked a pileup involving 20 cars. —

Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pileup