1
: hell sense 2
all heck breaks loose
2
: hell sense 4
a heck of a lot of money
Examples of heck in a Sentence
it looks like heck in that boy's bedroom
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And when all heck breaks loose, even interdimensionally, Superman puts all of his existential crises aside at one point to find the missing Krypto.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Now on discount for $85, this kit is a great deal—not to mention a heck of a lot less expensive than a stressful trip to the vet.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 8 July 2025
From the first, Black rodeos were more vibrant, more alive with community spirit, and basically just a heck of a lot more fun than any other variety.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Whereas some burger cooks smash the heck out of patties on the griddle, NADC Burger is made with a bit of a gentler process, rendering a crisp, browned patty that's still tender inside.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Now on discount for $85, this kit is a great deal—not to mention a heck of a lot less expensive than a stressful trip to the vet.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 8 July 2025
From the first, Black rodeos were more vibrant, more alive with community spirit, and basically just a heck of a lot more fun than any other variety.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Whereas some burger cooks smash the heck out of patties on the griddle, NADC Burger is made with a bit of a gentler process, rendering a crisp, browned patty that's still tender inside.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Heck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heck. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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