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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 mussels come in a big glass bowl heaped with fries.
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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
This isn’t the first time Winkler has heaped attention on Kelce.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
There, heaped into a sad pile of rubble, is a part of the world’s most recognizable structures, one that’s been etched into our minds via many film and TV series that recreated the homebase for fictional political dynasties and presidents.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), told Fortune the lack of compensation has heaped financial pressures on workers, who are already working six days a week for a total of 60 hours.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Manager Dave Roberts heaped high praise for Betts' play in the ninth, which helped LA's rookie closer settle into his outing.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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
This isn’t the first time Winkler has heaped attention on Kelce.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
There, heaped into a sad pile of rubble, is a part of the world’s most recognizable structures, one that’s been etched into our minds via many film and TV series that recreated the homebase for fictional political dynasties and presidents.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), told Fortune the lack of compensation has heaped financial pressures on workers, who are already working six days a week for a total of 60 hours.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Manager Dave Roberts heaped high praise for Betts' play in the ninth, which helped LA's rookie closer settle into his outing.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaped
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Mixed reactions poured in on Wednesday at the local, state and federal levels in Michigan after officials said an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dray Thielker poured in 33 points and nine boards as Taunton edged Stoughton 64-61 in overtime.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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One of the original first influencers, Ferragni over the years piled up modeling contracts with the likes of Pantene, hairstyling products company GHD, Lancôme, Pomellato, Bulgari, Hublot, Oreo and Nespresso.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Across Kyiv, snow covers the ground and roofs and is piled up next to sidewalks.—
Vasilisa Stepanenko,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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After a brief interlude outside for community members to reconnect, the pews filled up again.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Giving love to local venues For McLaughlin and Arthurs, the goal was always to bring the film to venues around the Carolinas as a way to promote those spaces, like The Milestone, that were filled with local music history.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just as much attention has been lavished on the dining spaces below, including Infiniti, a sushi bar and modern seafood restaurant, and Off Shore, a tacos and cocktails spot with tables set right in the sand.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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The same is true of all the recent attention that has been lavished on Nick Fuentes.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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From Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Patties to Caramel Delites, fan-favorite flavors were stacked high as troop leaders stopped by throughout the day to pick up their orders and prepare for the busy weeks ahead.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The judiciary is stacked with regime allies, as is the electoral council.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kuhl Eclipser Hoody Perfect as a hooded base layer on a cooler winter morning or as a UV-protection layer during a hot summer day, Kuhl’s Eclipser Hoody is packed with technology, versatility, and comfort.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Black jeans are one of the easiest staples to have in your closet, and Amazon is packed with similar styles inspired by these celebs.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Load Plastics on Top KitchenAid reminds us that plastic containers should be loaded on the top rack, especially if your dishwasher has a heating element (and most do).—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Once the items are picked and packed in a small cardboard basket, they are loaded onto a drone inside a fenced area in the Walmart parking lot.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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It’s stuffed with a cushy combination of down feathers and polyfiber fill, then wrapped up in lush velvet upholstery.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even the hospitality of sending food home with them was taken away from me, as their refrigerator and freezer was stuffed from their prior parties.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Heaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaped. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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