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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 setup ranges from a bathtub heaped with ice cubes to a quick dip in a frigid lake or ocean.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The last two goals saved all focus being heaped upon the Wild’s special teams.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
No broad watery vista; only hills heaped upon hills.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
That kept Gene from having an official assist, but head coach Cameron Knowles heaped credit Gene.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
They are bound to have raw emotion — anger, pain, grief, hysteria — heaped upon them in moments when seconds can be the difference between life and death.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
It’s known for serving plates heaped with seafood, including clams, squid, tiger prawns, and more.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The last two goals saved all focus being heaped upon the Wild’s special teams.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
No broad watery vista; only hills heaped upon hills.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
That kept Gene from having an official assist, but head coach Cameron Knowles heaped credit Gene.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
They are bound to have raw emotion — anger, pain, grief, hysteria — heaped upon them in moments when seconds can be the difference between life and death.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
It’s known for serving plates heaped with seafood, including clams, squid, tiger prawns, and more.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaped
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But weeks later, on Giving Tuesday, donations poured in.—
Blake Crisses,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Water poured onto the surface often runs right through rather than absorbing into the mix, where roots can find it.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The team piled sandbags around the perimeter for protection.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Staff deliver hot cinnamon buns with honeydew from the local Spoon and Key Market, sandwiches piled high with barbecue chicken, and after the final snorkel session, adult beverages on the way back to shore.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The long plastic bats were open at the top, and when filled with beer, fans could sip from them like unorthodox cups.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Trump lavished unusual praise on the media at a post-shooting late night press conference at the White House Saturday night.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Lemme co-founder marked another turn around the sun, surrounded by family who lavished her with treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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That drone touches down at the address of architect Otone Komoto (Haruka Ayase), who designed her family’s modernist home, an arrangement of overlapping boxes stacked around a garden courtyard.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The list of performers at this year's awards ceremony is stacked!—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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They were packed into a leather case with a lid.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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This hybrid dish is full of shortcuts and convenient ingredients, but the end result is packed with big, bold flavors.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Stoneman Douglas, which left the bases loaded in the first and fourth innings, finally pushed an insurance run home in the top of the seventh.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Those runs proved useful when Benge dropped a fly ball in the top of the seventh, allowing a run to score for the Yankees, who loaded the bases with no outs, forcing the Mets to go to the bullpen.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Moments later, the security cameras captured the suspects rushing out Avetyan's door with pillowcases stuffed with jewelry, handbags and family heirlooms, such as her grandfather's watch.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Plant life may manifest at your table scorched, deep-fried, pickled, smoked, stuffed, smashed or otherwise pushed to extremes.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaped. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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