1
as in poured
to give readily and in large quantities
the critics heaped scorn on the wannabe blockbuster and its implausible plot
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in piled
to lay or throw on top of one another
heaped the stones in a corner of the yard
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in filled
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
heaped her plate with spaghetti
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heaped
Sip a margarita and order the Jim Spud—a massive Idaho potato heaped with toppings.
—
Caroline Tell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Certainly, pressure has been heaped onto the home fixture against Brentford on Saturday and the trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The fireside brunch at the hotel’s Glitretind Restaurant is a must-have meal; wooden trestle tables are heaped with pastries, salads, crepes, cheeses, eggs, and smoked fish (and the requisite carving table), evoking the chalet-chic of Lech, Austria.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Jared Bednar has heaped plenty of praise on his team this season, even on the rare nights when the result didn’t go its way.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Over the decades, there has been a mountain of praise heaped on Lewis.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
For example, how Fair Workweek laws have heaped significant wage costs on small businesses without consideration of scheduling circumstances.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The mussels come in a big glass bowl heaped with fries.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
But many entertainment industry heavyweights have already heaped doubt on it.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Caroline Tell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Certainly, pressure has been heaped onto the home fixture against Brentford on Saturday and the trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The fireside brunch at the hotel’s Glitretind Restaurant is a must-have meal; wooden trestle tables are heaped with pastries, salads, crepes, cheeses, eggs, and smoked fish (and the requisite carving table), evoking the chalet-chic of Lech, Austria.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Jared Bednar has heaped plenty of praise on his team this season, even on the rare nights when the result didn’t go its way.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Over the decades, there has been a mountain of praise heaped on Lewis.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
For example, how Fair Workweek laws have heaped significant wage costs on small businesses without consideration of scheduling circumstances.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The mussels come in a big glass bowl heaped with fries.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
But many entertainment industry heavyweights have already heaped doubt on it.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaped
Verb
-
Alana MacLean poured in a career-high 29 points and Kailey VonHandorf backed her with 19 to lead Fontbonne over Lexington, 57-36.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Leonard poured in 31 points on 11-of-13 shooting (6 for 7 from 3-point range) across a 12-minute span to remember.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Parchment is piled high at its base.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Massive snow banks, often piled high in urban areas, make already-scarce parking even more limited.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The new contract was richer, filled with all sorts of incentives … and also for a very long time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
-
The happy hour menu is filled with small bites, speciality drinks, wines and mocktails.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
With revenues soaring, the late President Hugo Chávez, a left-wing populist, lavished cash on Venezuelan masses long excluded from the petroleum windfall.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Pretti was passionate about the outdoors A competitive bicycle racer who lavished care on his new Audi, Pretti had also been deeply attached to his dog, who died about a year ago.—
Michael Biesecker,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
This is not your typical Aladdin’s Cave vintage shop, where rails are stacked on top of each other and garments fill every corner.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
-
What Betta Fish Actually Need Betta fish are commonly displayed in small cups stacked next to and on top of each other, where their striking colors are contrasted against their fellow fish to the left and right.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The reception was packed with a who's who and just as the doors opened, the crowd divided like the Red Sea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Luckily, there is no shortage of getaway ideas that range from lowkey and affordable to bustling and packed full of bookings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Roads like Brook Forest could be so loaded up that people might drive on both sides of the road to exit in a real fire threat.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
-
From there, the Aggies (2-0) loaded the bases for shortstop Boston Kellner, who doubled home a run to push the lead to 5-0.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
But midway through the first, Nayeli Thayer (two assists) found Cataruzolo for a shot at the right post and a 2-0 lead on the rebound after Metzler stuffed the first bid.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Found a loaf of bread stuffed with pills.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaped. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
