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as in poured
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 piled
to lay or throw on top of one another
heaped the stones in a corner of the yard
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as in filled
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
heaped her plate with spaghetti
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Recent Examples of heaped
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.
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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
The episode ends with disaster heaped upon disaster.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2025
Murphy has produced countless TV shows that have been heaped with acclaim, ratings and awards and Kardashian is a reality show star turned businesswoman and billionaire, with millions of followers and fans hooked to her every move.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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
The episode ends with disaster heaped upon disaster.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2025
Murphy has produced countless TV shows that have been heaped with acclaim, ratings and awards and Kardashian is a reality show star turned businesswoman and billionaire, with millions of followers and fans hooked to her every move.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaped
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And Malone, who for long stretches outperformed even Warren Buffett in generating returns for his investors, poured much of his family’s net worth into buying more land.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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For years, the southwest suburban mother of four has poured herself into true crime investigative podcasting, working directly with families to shed new light on their stories in the hopes that renewed attention would yield closure.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Parchment is piled high at its base.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Massive snow banks, often piled high in urban areas, make already-scarce parking even more limited.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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For a chilled version, set the bowl of zabaglione inside a larger bowl filled with ice water.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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About 200 workers filled the sidewalk, the air thrumming with music, cowbells and drivers honking their horns in solidarity.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
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Pretti was also 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,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Push them both overhead, keeping your elbows close to your ears and your wrists stacked over your shoulders.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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Inside, cases of bottled water sat neatly stacked near the kitchen.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Officially, 15,300 fans packed Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, but there were likely even more in attendance in a crowd that reached standing-room only.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2026
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North Texas is packed with Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s events that will make February feel extra special.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Nine days after Butler’s injury, Curry finished his postgame workouts following a win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, loaded a takeout plate of food to eat on the Warriors’ bus and prepared for the flight home from an emotionally draining four-game road trip.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The five of them pushed the furniture out of the living room, loaded in their gear, and settled in for a week of living together while Walla recorded their songs to tape.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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The fusion comes in dishes like the ramen-rito, a flour tortilla stuffed with ramen noodles, protein, guac, chili oil and cabbage.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Wild goalie stuffed McDavid’s shot and got a stoppage.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Heaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaped. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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