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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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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
Only a heaping tablespoon—or two, or three, depending on your batch size and preference—makes all the difference, adding both flavor and creaminess.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Top each with a heaping teaspoon of marmalade, then cover the marmalade with remaining batter.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Lay 1 tortilla on a flat surface, and add a heaping ¼ cup of shredded beef onto bottom third of tortilla.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Spread a heaping spoonful of puree on plate.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The same family has owned Mario's for five generations and counting, and the restaurant remains beloved for dishes like lasagna, margarita pizza, sausage with peppers and onions, and heaping portions of chicken and eggplant parmigiana.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Liverpool created opportunities but were unable to find the winning goal against lowly Burnley, heaping pressure on head coach Arne Slot.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Abra Berens suggests heaping it over potatoes (or even pasta, polenta, or couscous) and topping it with a poached or boiled egg.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture in the center of a wrapper.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Top each with a heaping teaspoon of marmalade, then cover the marmalade with remaining batter.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Lay 1 tortilla on a flat surface, and add a heaping ¼ cup of shredded beef onto bottom third of tortilla.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Spread a heaping spoonful of puree on plate.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The same family has owned Mario's for five generations and counting, and the restaurant remains beloved for dishes like lasagna, margarita pizza, sausage with peppers and onions, and heaping portions of chicken and eggplant parmigiana.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Liverpool created opportunities but were unable to find the winning goal against lowly Burnley, heaping pressure on head coach Arne Slot.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Abra Berens suggests heaping it over potatoes (or even pasta, polenta, or couscous) and topping it with a poached or boiled egg.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture in the center of a wrapper.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaping
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Davis and other residents have spoken out again and again about the water that can resemble urine pouring from their taps.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of police have pursued Freeman through the region's rugged terrain over the past seven months, pouring resources into one of Australia's largest manhunts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The purpose of our mountain drive this morning is to rendezvous with Fitz and the rest of the Caldwell clan and take advantage of the virgin powder now piling up around California’s Carson Pass.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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With losses piling up, something needed to change.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now the pair are filling the former Slab space with trout that swims in chive beurre blanc; burgers crowned with a range of French cheeses; and expertly made baguettes that receive smears of butter d’Isigny.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers who spoke Tuesday were universally effusive about the possibilities of a stadium in Northwest Indiana, with politicians from both sides of the aisle lavishing praise on each other and on Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) for a strong, unified approach to the legislation.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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As her success grew, she became known for lavishing studio audiences with gifts.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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Three of Taxstone’s cohorts on the inside, Jonathan Guerrero, Ian Diez and Abel Mora, can be seen on the jail surveillance video rolling a food cart to the corner of the room and stacking chairs on it, then rolling it to another corner near a basketball hoop.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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But instead of mixing those flavors together, Alloway tries stacking them for an experience that’s closer to a fruit kebab than a smoothie.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bill Clinton was in the White House, Titanic was packing movie theaters and a startup with a funny name, Google, was just launching.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Think mix-and-match pieces that work across multiple settings rather than packing a different outfit for every occasion.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Earlier, officers were seen loading several people into a vehicle along the same stretch of street.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, a jury in California determined that Meta and YouTube were responsible for loading their social media platforms with addictive features that harmed the mental health of a minor.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Heaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaping. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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