1
: hell sense 2
all heck breaks loose
2
: hell sense 4
a heck of a lot of money
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it looks like heck in that boy's bedroom
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Comparatively and historically speaking, that’s a heck of a lot better bang for the buck than what a very-late-in-the-first-round wide receiver gives you during his rookie campaign.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The former Ohio State standout had a heck of a year — 63 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns — and finished fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
That was a heck of a hockey game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
So, the tanker captain said, hey, what the heck?
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The former Ohio State standout had a heck of a year — 63 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns — and finished fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
That was a heck of a hockey game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
So, the tanker captain said, hey, what the heck?
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Heck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heck. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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