1
as in stack
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
a large pile of newspapers that needed to be disposed of
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in loads
a considerable amount
a job that paid piles of money
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in bundle
a very large amount of money
she made a pile in the stock market just before it headed south
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
1
2
as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group
the kids piled into the car
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pile
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
In 2024, Berkshire sold $134 billion in equities and was sitting on a record $334 billion pile of cash, Treasury bills, and other liquid assets at the end of the year.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Many focused on the birdies and course-tying score, but leave it up to golf stat guru Justin Ray to find another impressive stat to pile onto Thomas' performance.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pile
Noun
That life is only about acquiring larger and larger piles of stuff?
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
In 2024, Berkshire sold $134 billion in equities and was sitting on a record $334 billion pile of cash, Treasury bills, and other liquid assets at the end of the year.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Garlic rolls baked to order, piled with pesto and Parm reheat beautifully at home.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Many focused on the birdies and course-tying score, but leave it up to golf stat guru Justin Ray to find another impressive stat to pile onto Thomas' performance.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pile
Verb
-
All offers end April 30 (each can only be used once and offers do not stack).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Photos released by the agency showed rows of Easter cakes stacked inside a devastated building, covered in thick dust, as a huge hole gaped in the wall behind them and rubble piled up on the floor.—
Angela Charlton and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The gin-clear waters below huddle together into emerald pools while the soothing soundtrack of every drop on its journey invigorates the senses and calms the soul.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
-
The woman was bathed in light and huddled over in grief.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
An hour before his first performance at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival’s main stage, a horde of managers, bandmembers and label execs crowded the entrance of Junior H’s artist trailer.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Weekends can get crowded, but weekdays are quieter, meaning the short, steep hikes to various overlooks—including Old Baldy (the park's most notable hill) will be less traversed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
What to Consider The matching pants feel a little long and bunched around our ankles.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Golden State can’t afford to spiral at this point of the season, with the West bunched up atop the play-in picture.—
Danny Emerman,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pile. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share