HEAPING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

heaping

verb

present participle of heap

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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unpiling

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 Bringing up the rear this week, these two are coming off heaping praise from the judges for their rumba on Week 4. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Per Johnson’s worldview, heaping more debt burdens on future taxpayers is a way to redress inequities rather than a necessary tool to maintain the city’s infrastructure. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The news that Elon Musk is being courted as an addition to the investment team at Paramount adds yet more gasoline on this heaping trash fire of a media landscape. — Abigail Disney, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the pork mixture to one half of each tortilla, followed by a heaping tablespoon of cheese. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 The Dolly Dollop Referenced in Good Lookin’ Cookin’, the unofficial measurement refers to a heaping spoonful. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The Burger Barn dresses up its patties with heaping stacks of pastrami, though the classic cheeseburger is also a crowd-pleaser. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 This is not some idle fare -- the family is heaping trust in AI that could regrettably backfire on them. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

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Lebanese tape culture was a one-way mirror, reflecting the cultural imports pouring in while nothing produced at home was allowed to leave.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Fresh data seen by CNBC shows sovereign wealth funds are pouring billions back into China, with investment surging 190% from 2025.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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In contrast, Golden Week (which starts in early October) is Hong Kong's busiest travel period and sees an enormous amount of tour groups flock to the city, filling up shopping malls and overwhelming the main tourist attractions.

— Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
No one makes it through the front door without a warm welcome, then to be greeted by walls of yarn and crafting tables filling the floor space.

— Joy Benedict, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of filling

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The tech lobby — currently led by ginormous AI companies — has emerged as the largest source of campaign contributions in US history, lavishing tens of millions of dollars on both for Democrats and Republicans alike.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Oct. 2026
At the same time, some states are also lavishing tax breaks on data centers that some say are both undeserved and ultimately, bad economics.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of lavishing

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Because the mesh is extremely thin and flexible, the researchers suggest stacking multiple layers to increase the total electricity generated without substantially increasing the device's bulk.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Building guitar chords by playing one note and then stacking another note separately.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026

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The new Seagull doubles down on that formula, packing more space, more power, and technology that would have seemed wildly out of place in a sub-$10,000 car not too long ago.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
From packing cubes and toiletry bags to luggage locks and anti-theft crossbodies, Amazon is packed with practical finds that make traveling light less daunting.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of packing

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The Guardians answered against Tyler Wells and Ian Seymour by loading the bases on two singles and a walk with two outs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
The Guardians answered against Tyler Wells and Ian Seymour by loading the bases with two outs in the eighth on two singles and a walk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026

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