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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
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Finish Folding Other Clothing First Avoid the urge to try to pair socks in the heap immediately.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
As a young boy growing up in Seville—he was born in 1484—Bartolomé had witnessed the glory heaped on Columbus upon his return from his first cross-Atlantic voyage and heard the stories of islands filled with gold, spices, and potential slaves.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The American Motel was at the top of the heap.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Finish Folding Other Clothing First Avoid the urge to try to pair socks in the heap immediately.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
People heaped their plates with barbacoa, Mexican rice, refried beans, and flour tortillas.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
As a young boy growing up in Seville—he was born in 1484—Bartolomé had witnessed the glory heaped on Columbus upon his return from his first cross-Atlantic voyage and heard the stories of islands filled with gold, spices, and potential slaves.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heap
Noun
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The fest happened along the shore of the Eel River and featured loads of daytime activities along with the music by night.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Planted in the fall, hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) quickly grows to 12-20 inches tall, adding loads of nitrogen to the soil and preventing erosion.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Residents who were inside at the time rushed to flee the building after the explosion caused a pile of bricks and debris to fall 20 floors to the ground.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Investors panic, pile into bonds, and pundits declare doom.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pakistan lavished him with praise, and nominated him for the Nobel Prize.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kirk also lavished praise on Vance’s debating skills.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has to approve many of those mergers—and Trump stacked the FCC with his supporters.—
Lizz Winstead,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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By stacking these two together in layers, the CNSI team created large, printable membranes that emit bright, stable light and can even be stretched without breaking.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fall sale is here at Nordstrom, and it’s filled with deals on top brands and trendy looks for every style and budget.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The appointments of Stacie Brown and Monty Baugh in March 2024 filled the remaining seats on the board.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Amazon has a ton of fashion-forward options that are lightweight and easy to pack thanks to their slim profile.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, these Margaux ballet flats, though beautiful, are quite expensive and lack tons of support.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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More than 27 wineeries from Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe will pour tastings of more than 65 different wines, and Valle executive chef Roberto Alcocer will prepare accompanying gourmet bites.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Nordstrom’s cold-weather section is packed with markdowns on must-have seasonal pieces, from stylish outerwear to versatile jeans.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In reality, many of these foods are nutrient-packed and can support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Heap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heap. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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