1
as in pouring
to give readily and in large quantities
the critics heaped scorn on the wannabe blockbuster and its implausible plot
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2
as in piling
to lay or throw on top of one another
heaped the stones in a corner of the yard
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as in filling
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
heaped her plate with spaghetti
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Recent Examples of heaping
And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Sometimes recruiters try to sell players, heaping praise on the targets and promising playing time.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Pete Davidson is heaping praise on ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian for her recent TV and film roles.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
The extra screenings prolonged the processing and approval of visa appointments, heaping uncertainty onto employees’ travel and work plans.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Divide noodles, chicken, and peas among bowls, then ladle broth into each (about a heaping ¼ cup per bowl).
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Sometimes recruiters try to sell players, heaping praise on the targets and promising playing time.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Pete Davidson is heaping praise on ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian for her recent TV and film roles.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
The extra screenings prolonged the processing and approval of visa appointments, heaping uncertainty onto employees’ travel and work plans.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Divide noodles, chicken, and peas among bowls, then ladle broth into each (about a heaping ¼ cup per bowl).
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaping
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Assemble the dessert by pouring the batter into a prepared pan and cover with the crumb topping.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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Instead of piling sounds together for maximalist overwhelm, their more minimal approach allows for a great deal of expression in their respective playing.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Normally, trade winds push warm surface water west across the Pacific, piling it up near Asia and Australia while cooler water rises along South America.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Trains were slowly filling up with fans, many of whom skipped work, adjusted their schedules or were fortunate to have the day off.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In their Canon 18x50 IS binoculars review, our expert Jason Parnell-Brookes awarded them four stars, lavishing praise on their optics, image stabilization, ease of use and more.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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With the intention of permanently moving the orbiter Discovery to California, the Air Force designed SLC-6 differently from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, most notably by stacking the vehicle directly on the pad rather than in a more distant assembly building.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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For a more complex arrangement, try stacking dwarf azaleas in front of taller mountain laurels and select plants with coordinating flower colors.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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In fact, the promotion is packing the first hour with marquee matches again for this premium live event.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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For on-device AI, Apple is currently packing more RAM into each phone.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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To address this workflow conundrum, Maono has developed the P Series, which directly addresses this shift towards hybrid workflows and connectivity, where equipment needs to be streamlined for multi-device creation without loading on the technical complexity.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Of course, Macy is not actually spending late nights at the distillery twisting knobs and loading the wash into fermenters.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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“Heaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaping. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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