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verb

Definition of pile (up)next
as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass snow piling up in the driveway at a rapid pace

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noun

ˈpī(-ə)l-ˌəp How to pronounce pileup (audio)
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time a pileup of e-mail messages that needed to be dealt with

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Recent Examples of pile (up)
Noun
One vehicle wreck included a pileup of 38 cars there. — Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025 The massive pileup involving a semi-truck unfolded late Thursday night along I-35 in the North Austin area, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. — Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 The massive pileup involving a semi-truck unfolded late Thursday night along I-35 in the North Austin area, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. — Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 The setback was a function of a pileup of factors, as most pullbacks are. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pile (up)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pile (up)
  1. accumulate
  2. accumulation
  3. collection
  4. gather
  5. pile
  6. jumble
  7. mixture
Verb
  • The rookies this season accumulated 0.054 win shares per 48 minutes—the ninth lowest of the past 40 seasons, but still significantly above recent seasons such as 2014, 2015 and 2017, as well as the infamously unproductive 2001 cohort.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The defender never accumulated more than five sacks in a season at Georgia and often struggled to get around quality offensive tackles.
    — Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of accumulate
Noun
  • The wholesale market got a yellow placard after county inspectors spotted old food accumulation on the ceiling panel above the meat cutter.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Polk’s Perpetual Purpose Model (PPM) shifts the wealth conversation from accumulation to stewardship.
    — Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of accumulation
Noun
  • As each piece in the Eco collection is made entirely with organic cotton, Mauro confirmed, the brand furthered its support for sustainable farming practices and ethical manufacturing habits.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Waste collection and recycling centers were opened, contributing to the environmental safety of the region.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of collection
Verb
  • Two Saturdays ago, citizens and immigrants across the country gathered and marched — including tens of thousands in downtown Chicago and the suburbs.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Homicide and crime scene personnel were gathering evidence and speaking with possible witnesses.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of gather
Noun
  • But Amazon piles all the costs of holding sets and holding actors into [the Season 1] budget.
    — Michael Ausiello, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The most expensive food items at each park are nachos with a giant pile of meat and toppings.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • Talking with a mixture of focus and intensity in his face, James looked at the practice court and was asked if the necessary ingredients to win him a fifth NBA championship were in the room.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
  • If necessary, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is slightly sticky, up to 1/4 cup total.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of mixture

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“Pile (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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