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as in loads
a considerable amount
she always has a heap of good ideas you're in a heap of trouble for missing curfew!
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2
as in piles
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
found her shoe under a heap of clothes on the floor
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as in pours
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 fills
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
heaped her plate with spaghetti
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Recent Examples of heaps
Shirl Leigh
april 06, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Baristas sprinkled shredded phyllo dough over top heaps of cold foam.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Preston is an accomplished author with six novels under his belt, and has written heaps for major publications like the NYT, The Guardian, and the Financial Times.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
In other places, buildings were reduced to heaps of wood and metal, with only a few bunk beds still intact in some, while blankets, personal belongings and bedding were strewn about.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Coleman did not mention Vance in his public remarks on March 10, which included heaps of praise on Vance’s boss.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
In other places, buildings were reduced to heaps of wood and metal, with only a few bunk beds still intact in some, while blankets, personal belongings and bedding were strewn about.
—CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
The sheer wave of Payton favorites re-upping on minimum deals — tight end Nate Adkins, fullback Adam Prentice, receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey, running back Jaleel McLaughlin — has washed in heaps of online vitriol from Denver’s own fanbase.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The area offers scenic hiking trails, beautiful views, and heaps of history.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
Checking out Bandcamp, though, there are now heaps of new releases from the likes of Robyn and Kneecap!
—Shirl Leigh
april 06, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Baristas sprinkled shredded phyllo dough over top heaps of cold foam.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Preston is an accomplished author with six novels under his belt, and has written heaps for major publications like the NYT, The Guardian, and the Financial Times.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
In other places, buildings were reduced to heaps of wood and metal, with only a few bunk beds still intact in some, while blankets, personal belongings and bedding were strewn about.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Coleman did not mention Vance in his public remarks on March 10, which included heaps of praise on Vance’s boss.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
In other places, buildings were reduced to heaps of wood and metal, with only a few bunk beds still intact in some, while blankets, personal belongings and bedding were strewn about.
—CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
The sheer wave of Payton favorites re-upping on minimum deals — tight end Nate Adkins, fullback Adam Prentice, receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey, running back Jaleel McLaughlin — has washed in heaps of online vitriol from Denver’s own fanbase.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The area offers scenic hiking trails, beautiful views, and heaps of history.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Deb drama is far from over, as the film's director and costar Rebel Wilson heaps new allegations onto the already sizable legal pile.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaps
Noun
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Once transported to the canyon, the modular components were assembled and put into place using one of the world’s largest cable cranes (cranes that move loads while suspended on cables), which spanned the gorge between the two towers.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Evergreen has been forced to skip the burning of slash piles this winter because of a lack of snow.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This comprises 5,468 ultra-fast charging piles, 1,216 800-V ultra-fast charging stations, and 6,269 stations in highway service areas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And cheap Guinness pours only lubricate the mystique.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The 9-9-9 challenge in Section 139 invites fans to tackle nine slider hot dogs paired with nine 4-ounce beer pours across 9 innings.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The potato stacks pair beautifully with roast beef, steak, chicken, or sautéed fish.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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To solve the couple's particular design puzzle, the studio came up with Light House, a vertical home that places each of the family’s major activities in its own dedicated box and playfully stacks them on top of one another.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Breakfast and lunch are reserved for hotel guests and club members, while dinner is open to all (and fills up fast so book a table in advance).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bryant said that's where faith, for many, fills a gap.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Is the economy irrationally exuberant, with tons of rapid, expensive hiring and new investment?—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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An asteroid the size of a house exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk with the force of 440,000 tons of TNT, damaging buildings and injuring more than 1,600 people, according to NASA.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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When Ray lavishes attention on another biker’s pet pillion, Kevin (Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters), Colin sulks until his master unzips his trousers and gives him a treat.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Majumdar lavishes her characters with careful attention, and so the reader comes to regard their most troubling actions as justified, if not inevitable.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Orgain Creamy Chocolate Fudge Organic Protein Boost Powder This $15 protein powder packs 21 grams of protein per 130-calorie (two-scoop) serving, which is nearly half the FDA’s recommended daily protein intake of 50 grams.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Heaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaps. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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