heaping

present participle of heap

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of heaping Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the pork mixture to one half of each tortilla, followed by a heaping tablespoon of cheese. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 The Dolly Dollop Referenced in Good Lookin’ Cookin’, the unofficial measurement refers to a heaping spoonful. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The Burger Barn dresses up its patties with heaping stacks of pastrami, though the classic cheeseburger is also a crowd-pleaser. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 This is not some idle fare -- the family is heaping trust in AI that could regrettably backfire on them. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 The president is heaping demands on Thune as the Senate GOP looks to head home for August and try to shore up its increasingly fragile majority. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 30 July 2026 Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaping
Verb
  • Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned that the deluge, which has been pouring since Thursday afternoon, would continue in most parts of the country through Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia is, of course, the world’s biggest exporter of crude oil, pouring millions of barrels a day into the global market and giving the kingdom unmatched influence on prices – and, ultimately, on how much Americans pay at the pump.
    — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In the mid-70s, Stallone was a struggling actor, only landing gigs in shady erotic movies and dodging ever-piling bills, made even more pressing by the upcoming arrival of his first child.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Just when Hazel thinks things can’t get any worse, the bodies start piling up.
    — L.M. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • New to the roster was non-prof Roundabout’s The Imaginary Invalid starring Bill Irwin at the Haimes, filling 94% of seats for three previews for a take of $183,153.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Appeal for leniency Rivera has submitted about 50 letters of support to Damian, filling about 95 pages and presenting a portrait of the former congressman markedly different from the one offered by prosecutors.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, some states are also lavishing tax breaks on data centers that some say are both undeserved and ultimately, bad economics.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The ceremony can be found on YouTube and includes Gloria Steinem lavishing the character with praise.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Systems keep stacking, and merchants are afraid to rip any out.
    — Wayne Hamilton, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The style is created by stacking six Havaianas soles of varying shapes into an intentionally irregular platform, turning one of the brand’s most recognizable elements into a repetitive structure.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Schlittler sent his hometown Red Sox packing last October, striking out 12 while twirling eight scoreless innings in Game 3 of the 2025 Wild Card Series.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Grammy-winning artist and seasoned runway attendee touched down in Milan for the spring 2027 presentation this week, packing plenty of statement styles.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As Veach recalled it, that began with venturing back into the Eagles’ library with a basket and loading it up with VHS tapes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Coast Guard posted a video showing its rescue swimmers loading survivors into baskets and hoisting them onto helicopters.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Heaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaping. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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