piling (up)

verb

Definition of piling (up)next
present participle of pile (up)
as in accumulating
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass snow piling up in the driveway at a rapid pace

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piling (up)
  1. accumulating
  2. gathering
  3. building up
Verb
  • Although still dealing with the aftermath of government funds flooding the economy AFTER the pandemic subsided, folks are still working and accumulating wealth — or blowing their paycheck — depending on one’s view of current income.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mojo has become the modern poster child for that comedic sub-genre, while accumulating millions of views and widespread acclaim in the process.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of accumulating
Verb
  • Managers spend more time gathering information than coaching their teams.
    — Kylie Fuentes, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The property also has a movie theater, a resort-style pool area, and multiple spaces for gathering both indoors and out.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of gathering
Verb
  • China is building up its military and AI capabilities despite limited access to advanced computer chips.
    — Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Boone said the final few steps for Judge’s return include building up his workload because he has been sidelined for over three months with a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of building up
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“Piling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piling%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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