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as in loads
a considerable amount
she always has a heap of good ideas you're in a heap of trouble for missing curfew!
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2
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
found her shoe under a heap of clothes on the floor
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as in to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
the critics heaped scorn on the wannabe blockbuster and its implausible plot
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
heaped her plate with spaghetti
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Recent Examples of heap
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 27 May 2025
They’ll be confronted with a heap of questions around defensive-line extensions in the coming months.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Russia's investigative committee has launched a terrorism investigation into the collapse of two bridges in the border region following incidents likely to heap pressure on the Russian president.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Like many places in Khartoum, electric cables had been ripped from walls and looted for copper, with the plastic remains left behind in heaps on the ground.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 27 May 2025
They’ll be confronted with a heap of questions around defensive-line extensions in the coming months.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Verb
Benicio del Toro heaped thanks on Anderson for casting him in a film in which he doesn’t get killed – a rarity.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Russia's investigative committee has launched a terrorism investigation into the collapse of two bridges in the border region following incidents likely to heap pressure on the Russian president.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heap
Noun
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Testing found that the limestone on which the foundation sat and the pile concrete were strong enough to support the building, and the basement slab showed no signs of cracking or sinking.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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When piles build up, your brain has to work harder to stay focused.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Trump has threatened the sovereignty of allies and publicly berated their leaders, all while lavishing praise on the dictators and thugs who threaten them.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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On her first birthday since her passing, Nikki Giovanni still lavishes us with gifts.—
Katie Mitchell,
Essence,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Better yet, some of these finds are already on sale, and certain codes can be stacked on top of those discounts.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Sandwiched between the ocean and the Oregon Coast Range, U.S. Route 101 traces the state’s entire coastline, with wide beaches and jagged sea stacks on one side of the road and thickets of evergreen forest on the other.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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The home created for the program was filled with a gym, healthful food and other healthful amenities.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly recently suggested the Yankees could swing a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez to fill the massive hole at third base in the Bronx.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Outside of Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, and Ladd McConkey, there are not a ton of big names left.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Mullen is taking over a winning culture cultivated by former head coach Barry Odom, but the Rebels lost a ton of talent to graduation, especially on the defensive side of the ball.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The best player on the floor in Game 5 — a contest that included the NBA’s MVP — Williams poured in 40 points to push the Thunder to a commanding 3-2 lead over the Indiana Pacers.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Touching tributes have poured in on Kuscsik's obituary page since her death.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Your hands/fingers are enough, no need to really pack it down with a measuring cup.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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These waterproof shoe bags are a game-changer for anyone who packs an extra pair of shoes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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During the summer of 2024, Iran exported fewer than 70,000 barrels per day through that alternate route and stopped loading cargoes after September 2024, according to the EIA.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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That's why this bill is loaded up with priorities of GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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“Heap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heap. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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