1
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
That was the praise Hunter heaped on the Angels’ Jo Adell after the right fielder made three home run-robbing catches, the last a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats near the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning of a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
As if Claire needs more trauma heaped on her, this is when Tom, Malva, and Allan Christie move to the Ridge with all their incestuous drama.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
John Lindsay opposed the Vietnam War; Ed Koch heaped abuse on the Palestine Liberation Organization; David Dinkins spoke out in favor of dismantling South African apartheid; Rudy Giuliani ejected Yasser Arafat from a concert at Lincoln Center.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
The adulations heaped upon me at this point are getting nauseating.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Dirt heaped in a horseshoe-like curve around a small, 2- to 3-inch burrow entrance is a clear sign that gophers have been at work.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
And while Democrats have expressed scorn and heaped criticism of recall efforts against sitting governors of their party, there’s every reason to think that, with the political tables turned, the process could be used to dislodge a Republican state chief executive from office.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Critics had high marks for the film, with particular praise being heaped upon McKellen’s performance.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Reeb, a father of four, never faced the level of condemnation heaped on Liuzzo.
—Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
As if Claire needs more trauma heaped on her, this is when Tom, Malva, and Allan Christie move to the Ridge with all their incestuous drama.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
John Lindsay opposed the Vietnam War; Ed Koch heaped abuse on the Palestine Liberation Organization; David Dinkins spoke out in favor of dismantling South African apartheid; Rudy Giuliani ejected Yasser Arafat from a concert at Lincoln Center.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
The adulations heaped upon me at this point are getting nauseating.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Dirt heaped in a horseshoe-like curve around a small, 2- to 3-inch burrow entrance is a clear sign that gophers have been at work.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
And while Democrats have expressed scorn and heaped criticism of recall efforts against sitting governors of their party, there’s every reason to think that, with the political tables turned, the process could be used to dislodge a Republican state chief executive from office.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Critics had high marks for the film, with particular praise being heaped upon McKellen’s performance.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Reeb, a father of four, never faced the level of condemnation heaped on Liuzzo.
—Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaped
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Thousands of congratulations and well wishes poured in.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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And poured something out of a bottle into there.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The meager offense came one a day after the Royals piled up 13 runs in a win over the Twins.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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No wood chips should ever be piled up against the trunk of a tree.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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You’ll be served your second drink (of four in total) in an evocative atmosphere filled with colonial-style architecture, actors dressed as 19th-century factory workers, and a mariachi band.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every team wants certain types of players or positions filled, of course.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Both had lucrative jobs elsewhere, but Altman lavished them with attention.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The father of three and owner of crop underwriting firm Noem Insurance lavished some $25,000 on these shapely ladies over the course of their relationship, the Mail reported.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many times, people will successfully budget out for living arrangements, but the real pressure comes from the other necessary (and often non-negotiable) costs that are stacked on top of the housing payment.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crowds were relatively small last month, especially compared to March weekends in the years after the COVID pandemic, when thousands of young people packed Ocean Drive and the party was sullied by shootings, stampedes and curfews.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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As people packed every pew inside Holy Name Cathedral for Easter Mass on Sunday night, there were dozens of people left standing in the back.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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David Bednar allowed an RBI single to Xavier Edwards in the ninth and loaded the bases before earning his fourth save.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the top of the second with the bases loaded, the Mets’ Carson Benge hit a slow roller to the left side of the infield.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Once a month, Brian Emerick makes the trip from the Chicago suburbs to Jacobs' house in the city to pick up 10 or 20 boxes each stuffed with 50 or 100 tapes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2012, when John Calipari stuffed his roster with one-and-done pros, everyone assumed that his was the new path to instant success.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Heaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaped. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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