pileups

noun

Definition of pileupsnext
plural of pileup
as in accumulations
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 Synonyms for pileups
  1. accumulations
  2. piles
  3. collections
Noun
  • Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Total wet snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches are possible.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulations
Noun
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of piles
Noun
  • In an industry rarity, Rosso left Galliano free of any commercial obligation to create Margiela’s Artisanal collections, returning couture to its function as a research and development department that can inspire other product lines, rather than service an elite clientele.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In their efforts to annihilate Jews and their culture, the Nazis stole books from European libraries, universities and other public and private collections across Europe.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of collections
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pile (up)

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pilfer

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“Pileups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pileups. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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