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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
Drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of coconut, about 1 1/2 inches apart, on the baking sheets.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 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
The recipe yielded four heaping servings that would honestly go a lot further at a potluck.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, about 3/4- to 1-inch apart.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
This is heaping pressure on YLE to pick up the slack, even thought the Finnish government has PSB has actually had millions of euros added to his budget over coming years.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 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
The recipe yielded four heaping servings that would honestly go a lot further at a potluck.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, about 3/4- to 1-inch apart.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
This is heaping pressure on YLE to pick up the slack, even thought the Finnish government has PSB has actually had millions of euros added to his budget over coming years.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaping
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Pledges are pouring in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Following his 13-minute set, reviews began pouring in, with public figures utilizing social media to weigh in on the Grammy Award winner’s landmark performance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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With defeats, injuries and suspensions piling up, Tottenham’s domestic campaign is spinning out of control.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Montana before the injuries started piling up, and Dan Marino before defensive coordinators could adjust.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Before a fast, focus on filling up with fiber, fat and protein to sustain your body with energy during low-intake periods.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Thank you to all the countries that are filling the PURL program.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 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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Huang is far from the only tech leader lavishing Trump with praise.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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From fudgy squares that melt in your mouth to cake-like slices perfect for stacking on a platter, and even cookie-style mash-ups, these brownie recipes cover the spectrum.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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However, stacking many layers increases the electrical contact resistance at their interfaces, which leads to energy losses and limits overall efficiency, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The collection features 10,000 cards after the 1st edition sold out, with a lucky fan packing the one-of-one card live at the RAF05 fan zone reserved opening.—
Bradenton Herald Staff Reports,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Castle logged 22 minutes against the Mavs, loading the box score with 18 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
6 Feb. 2026
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And the two front-runners are loading up.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Heaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaping. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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