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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
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.
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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
Ayton doesn’t have to reach the stardom that people once heaped upon him to justify the Lakers’ signing.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The fact that the attempt was so long in the making also heaped the pressure on Fontenoy.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
There will be a lot of skepticism heaped upon this movie, but the potential for a surprise-masterpiece narrative is there as well.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Ayton doesn’t have to reach the stardom that people once heaped upon him to justify the Lakers’ signing.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The fact that the attempt was so long in the making also heaped the pressure on Fontenoy.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
There will be a lot of skepticism heaped upon this movie, but the potential for a surprise-masterpiece narrative is there as well.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaped
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As the New York Rangers poured goal after goal into the Nashville Predators’ net Monday, fans and players let out not only cheers but also sighs of relief.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the months since the video went viral, messages have poured in from people who see their own mothers in Shepherd.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mulch should not be piled around the stem of a woody shrub or the trunks of trees creating the look of a volcano.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since then, injuries have piled up and the Orange has lost five consecutive games, being outscored 167-60 in that span and not scoring more than 18 points in any of those outings.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trucks filled with uranium ore rumble down two-lane highways, sharing the road with tourists and locals, and the question of what happens in an accident concerns people along the route.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Other photos show the music artist bringing the hero product into focus inside a quintessential South Beach store filled with postcards, neon bikinis and graffiti merchandise.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Oppenheimer director lavished praise on Johnson during an interview with The Smashing Machine helmer Benny Safdie on The Director’s Cut, the Directors Guild of America’s podcast.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kipping points out, however, that over nearly a decade and a half, astronomers have already lavished attention on WASP-39b, and numerous transits have been captured.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Scientific American,
13 Oct. 2025
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Inside the store, shelves to the right of the entrance are stacked with nonperishable foods, hygiene products, pet food and donated blankets and sweaters, Smith said.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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This year’s album of the year category is stacked with such nominees as Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan and Carín León, but Bad Bunny remains the favorite to finally take home the gold for the first time (after four previous nominations) for his massive Debí Tirar Más Fotos.—
Cata Balzano,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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To play disgraced, disbarred and incarcerated South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, The Last Frontier) packed on 40 pounds.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the early days of his Administration, his would-be appointments are stalled by political rivals, and his days are packed with unproductive meetings with members of the public.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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They were loaded onto buses and driven hours away to an ICE Detention Center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mounted externally on the KSOT, the ‘Piranha’ torpedo was loaded into the starboard-side launch tube.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bags stuffed with Iguaran's belongings leaned against a wall next to the hammock.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turducken is a partially de-boned turkey stuffed with a de-boned duck that has been stuffed with a de-boned chicken.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Heaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaped. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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