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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Sandton is known for its skyscrapers, designer shops and well-maintained roads but in Alex, houses are sandwiched together and rubbish, either piled together or left strewn across the pavement, is everywhere.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
During a recent cleanup around Western Avenue and 3rd Street, volunteers passed at least three overflowing cans with litter piled around them, said volunteer Tam Phan.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Then, the piled money into AI as machine learning promised to open the door to an even more profitable future.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 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
The sled was piled high with burlap mail bags, all stuffed to bursting.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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