1
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
Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
That he’s got a whole heap of work to do before the World Cup in exactly a year?
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 June 2025
Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 May 2025
The thrashing by Switzerland heaped urgency on the team to perform on Sunday.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Noun
In 2022, Jeanie produced a documentary for Hulu that dealt with heaps of the family’s drama, and Wednesday’s sale not coming from a majority — and not unanimous — vote again means that not everyone is on the same page.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
That he’s got a whole heap of work to do before the World Cup in exactly a year?
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 June 2025
Verb
But that has not stopped them from heaping criticism on the move and trying to leverage pressure points over how best to possibly nix the arrangement, which has angered Democrats and made Republicans uneasy.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 20 May 2025
The thrashing by Switzerland heaped urgency on the team to perform on Sunday.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 16 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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First on the docket is a pile of cords knotted together, ensnaring an eyelash curler and a pen.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
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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Indie Sleaze Returns in Full Force Fans of early 2000s and 2010s indie rock had their plates full this year, with a lineup stacked with bands that did numbers on Tumblr back in the day.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Middle Eastern shawarma is usually prepared with thin cuts of seasoned meat that is stacked and grilled on a spit.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 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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Send three thoughtful messages daily and watch your pipeline fill with warm leads.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
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 palest yellow light, sunshine pouring in from another world.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The growth of Newcastle’s women’s team has continued under Mitchell, who poured resources into the squad for their first Championship campaign and formed a strong bond with Becky Langley, the manager.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 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
Verb
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Over the course of a year, the U.S. company imports thousands of pounds of these bearings, paying a tariff each time a batch of them is loaded off a container ship.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
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 5 Jul. 2025.
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