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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
Sip a margarita and order the Jim Spud—a massive Idaho potato heaped with toppings.
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Caroline Tell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Certainly, pressure has been heaped onto the home fixture against Brentford on Saturday and the trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The fireside brunch at the hotel’s Glitretind Restaurant is a must-have meal; wooden trestle tables are heaped with pastries, salads, crepes, cheeses, eggs, and smoked fish (and the requisite carving table), evoking the chalet-chic of Lech, Austria.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Jared Bednar has heaped plenty of praise on his team this season, even on the rare nights when the result didn’t go its way.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Over the decades, there has been a mountain of praise heaped on Lewis.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
For example, how Fair Workweek laws have heaped significant wage costs on small businesses without consideration of scheduling circumstances.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The mussels come in a big glass bowl heaped with fries.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
But many entertainment industry heavyweights have already heaped doubt on it.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Caroline Tell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Certainly, pressure has been heaped onto the home fixture against Brentford on Saturday and the trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The fireside brunch at the hotel’s Glitretind Restaurant is a must-have meal; wooden trestle tables are heaped with pastries, salads, crepes, cheeses, eggs, and smoked fish (and the requisite carving table), evoking the chalet-chic of Lech, Austria.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Jared Bednar has heaped plenty of praise on his team this season, even on the rare nights when the result didn’t go its way.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Over the decades, there has been a mountain of praise heaped on Lewis.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
For example, how Fair Workweek laws have heaped significant wage costs on small businesses without consideration of scheduling circumstances.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The mussels come in a big glass bowl heaped with fries.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
But many entertainment industry heavyweights have already heaped doubt on it.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaped
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For more on why AstraZeneca poured billions into China ahead of the trading debut of its shares in New York, read this.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Matt Winkelmeyer Reactions poured in when it was announced that the Super Bowl's halftime headliner would be the popular Puerto Rican artist who performs mainly in Spanish, with some hailing the historic choice and others criticizing it.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Parchment is piled high at its base.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Massive snow banks, often piled high in urban areas, make already-scarce parking even more limited.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The northern town is filled with cool air, pine trees and skiing.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The image that usually beckons of a vintage store is one that is fusty, cramped and dimly lit, filled with garments organized without design or backstory.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pretti was passionate about the outdoors A competitive bicycle racer who lavished care on his new Audi, Pretti had also been deeply attached to his dog, who died about a year ago.—
Michael Biesecker,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Pretti was also passionate about the outdoors A competitive bicycle racer who lavished care on his new Audi, Pretti had also been deeply attached to his dog, who died about a year ago.—
Michael Biesecker,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is not your typical Aladdin’s Cave vintage shop, where rails are stacked on top of each other and garments fill every corner.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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What Betta Fish Actually Need Betta fish are commonly displayed in small cups stacked next to and on top of each other, where their striking colors are contrasted against their fellow fish to the left and right.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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The two whip up a lavish dip packed with cheese, greens and pickles, which add tang to cut through the indulgent creaminess.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Downtown San Jose Valley Transportation Authority light rail trains headed to Levi’s Stadium from downtown San Jose are already packed, despite running three-car trains every 10 to 20 minutes.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Roads like Brook Forest could be so loaded up that people might drive on both sides of the road to exit in a real fire threat.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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From there, the Aggies (2-0) loaded the bases for shortstop Boston Kellner, who doubled home a run to push the lead to 5-0.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Step over a moat-spanning drawbridge and through a stone entry gate and you will be transported into a medieval fantasy, with secret rooms, trick mirrors, a full-size musk ox (don’t worry, it’s stuffed) and, of course, dragons.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fat Tuesday to offer traditional handmade paczki stuffed with custard, plum butter, black currant or apricot for $14 for a half dozen.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Heaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaped. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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