piled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of piled
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English: “covered with hair”; pile 3, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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It is his new normal, along with the daily blackouts, the failing healthcare system, the trash piled high along the streets, and his aching joints from the mosquito-borne illnesses that have plagued the island.
With stronger gusts you can end up with very deep areas of snow piled against roadsides, houses or anything that is facing the wind.
From BBC
It’s also excellent piled onto an everything bagel with a smear of avocado and a little lemon zest—proof that something can be both convenient and genuinely craveable.
From Salon
Tuesday's 2-0 defeat at Motherwell piled further pressure on the former Columbus Crew head coach, who has faced criticism from Celtic supporters.
From BBC
They traded options, sent a new class of meme stocks to the moon and piled into the Magnificent Seven tech companies when the “smart money” got skittish.
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