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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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 July 2025
Just like these are three very different snapshots of women pushing 60, in novels protagonists of a certain age are generally divided into two camps:
One, where age is their superpower by virtue of draping them in a cloak of invisibility and/or by having rained down heaps of wisdom upon them.
—Sue Hincenbergs, People.com, 28 June 2025
Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The runaway success of Squid Game’s first season heaped enormous pressure on Hwang, who famously writes and directs every episode singlehandedly.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
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Noun
So, when Ozzie (Bary), a former child star, finds himself in a heap of trouble, Jax seizes the opportunity to spice up her daily routine.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 July 2025
Just like these are three very different snapshots of women pushing 60, in novels protagonists of a certain age are generally divided into two camps:
One, where age is their superpower by virtue of draping them in a cloak of invisibility and/or by having rained down heaps of wisdom upon them.
—Sue Hincenbergs, People.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
Trump on his tour walked through medical facilities and other parts of the detention center, then held a lengthy roundtable where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and assorted state and federal officials heaped him with praise.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
The runaway success of Squid Game’s first season heaped enormous pressure on Hwang, who famously writes and directs every episode singlehandedly.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heap
Noun
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The fluffy 2-inch pile height is soft and plush but can be easily spot cleaned with a damp cloth.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boogie, a petty thief surrounded by piles of loot, pointed us toward a set of stairwells back in Red’s building.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Trump has previously lavished praise on Putin while scorning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
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In a year where the Legislature lavished corporations with more than a billion dollars in tax cuts, and the Legislature funneled so much into reserves, this budget is a shameful blow at those who suffer in the shadows.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 July 2025
Verb
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New College of Florida, once a progressive institution, underwent substantial changes to its curriculum and staff beginning in 2023 when DeSantis stacked its board with conservative members.—
Katherine Mangan,
ProPublica,
11 July 2025
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They were either obstructed from view inside cardboard boxes or stacked in bags which obscured observation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Most everyone agrees that MLB is not going to put a third team in Florida; not when the Marlins draw sparse crowds in a market saturated with pro teams, and not when the Rays — even during playoff runs — couldn’t consistently fill Tropicana Field.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The National Mining Association (NMA) estimates the sector will need to fill tens of thousands of jobs over the next decade to maintain production levels.—
Ed Macha,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Today, Hilton has achieved a 62% reduction in pre- and post- consumer food waste (the equivalent of more than 400,000 meals), which has kept almost 726 tons of CO2e emissions from entering the environment.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Slowly pour over cake mix to cover dry ingredients.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Once footage of the performance hit the Internet and rave reviews appeared in the U.K. press, offers for festival and headlining gigs soon poured in, leaving the band stunned.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
Verb
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For adults and parents, packing a Kindling pretzel in their kid's lunch or giving it as a snack feels like a small victory.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Black Bean Brownies Black bean brownies are fudgy, indulgent, and packed with protein, making for a rich and satisfying dessert.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Garbage trucks will arrive to pick up trash when bins reach fully loaded.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Laughs are loading for this year’s New York Comedy Festival.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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“Heap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heap. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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