piled

American  

[pahyld] / paɪld /

adjective

1. having a pile, as velvet and other fabrics.

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Etymology

Origin of piled

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English: “covered with hair”; pile ³, -ed ³

Example Sentences

“They just get piled on, they keep getting them,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

There, illuminated by the small flames above the dripping wax, we cooked, talked and piled blankets to stay warm.

From The Wall Street Journal

What you can't see in the picture is all the players and staff who piled into the dressing room, throwing confetti and streamers and cheering them on.

From BBC

As Australia resumed on 271-4, England could have been facing two sessions in the field while the home side piled on runs at will.

From BBC

As more instructions, conversations and history piled in, the model had more to retain—making it easier to lose track of goals, priorities and guardrails.

From The Wall Street Journal

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