1
as in pouring
to give readily and in large quantities
the critics heaped scorn on the wannabe blockbuster and its implausible plot
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2
as in piling
to lay or throw on top of one another
heaped the stones in a corner of the yard
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as in filling
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
heaped her plate with spaghetti
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Recent Examples of heaping
This is heaping pressure on YLE to pick up the slack, even thought the Finnish government has PSB has actually had millions of euros added to his budget over coming years.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Just don't glaze because that's heaping someone with excessive and insincere praise.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Only a heaping tablespoon—or two, or three, depending on your batch size and preference—makes all the difference, adding both flavor and creaminess.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Fried chicken, biscuits, cinnamon apples, corn pudding, and country ham all arrive in heaping bowls meant to be passed around.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Just don't glaze because that's heaping someone with excessive and insincere praise.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Only a heaping tablespoon—or two, or three, depending on your batch size and preference—makes all the difference, adding both flavor and creaminess.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Fried chicken, biscuits, cinnamon apples, corn pudding, and country ham all arrive in heaping bowls meant to be passed around.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaping
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Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Halcomb said the major flooding Louisville saw in February and April played a role in delays as well, because crews had to wait for the ground to dry before concrete pouring could resume.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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Making Mulch Volcanoes Landscaping services like to build mulch volcanoes around tree trunks, piling them higher and higher each year.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Beijing’s stance is made all the stronger by data piling up in its favor.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Also consider buying staple items that stretch meals, such as rice and beans, or plan for 'one dish' meals that are filling, such as spaghetti and meat sauce, chili, soups, or casseroles.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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So filling, yet doesn’t feel like a heavy meal and has a fresh taste.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gilbert, newly flush with seemingly unlimited cash, and filled with both a desire to be useful and the existential unease of someone who has just won the lottery, begins covering her friends’ therapy bills and tuition payments, and lavishing jewelry, weddings, and houses (plural) on them.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Extend your left arm back up, re-stacking your shoulders, then repeat.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Many Spanish eateries keep tables and chairs outdoors, even after hours, by stacking them together and even chaining them to deter theft.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Sheridan is packing his bags and heading to a new studio.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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Prepare an emergency bag If possible, families should consider packing an emergency bag, according to the organization's safety plan checklist.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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After Oracle 's huge $18 billion bond sale last month, the market has become a little more wary of AI companies loading up on debt to spend on AI.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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This time, Wilson activated his bullpen as Castillo waded through the next four batters, loading the bases for lefty Daulton Varsho.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Heaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaping. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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