piled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of piled
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English: “covered with hair”; see pile 3, -ed 3
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The coal waste had been piled high on the side of Mynydd Merthyr – above Aberfan – for years, even though there were numerous underground springs below.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The spread already offers plenty of visual interest: bread piled high, bowls of herbs, cheerful wedges of citrus, golden cornbread, glossy bottles of oil and vinegar.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Schwarzenegger and Newsom piled praise upon each other during the Wednesday afternoon discussion, hugging at the end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Washington has since piled more sanctions on Cuba, cutting off nearly all its sources of revenue.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
There were dark wooden shelves on the walls piled with stacks of his comic books.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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