1
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
The restaurant serves up diner-style plates for breakfast and lunch, including heaping pancake stacks and hearty sandwiches.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The campaign, which Zelenskyy has said aims to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, has choked Russian fuel supplies and military deliveries, stalling Moscow’s efforts on the battlefield and heaping pressure on Putin, Western officials and analysts say.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
The attack’s value is both symbolic and economic, bringing the reality of war home to ordinary Russians through widespread disruption and heaping pressure on the production capacity that powers Moscow’s war efforts.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.
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Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Sometimes recruiters try to sell players, heaping praise on the targets and promising playing time.
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Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Pete Davidson is heaping praise on ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian for her recent TV and film roles.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The campaign, which Zelenskyy has said aims to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, has choked Russian fuel supplies and military deliveries, stalling Moscow’s efforts on the battlefield and heaping pressure on Putin, Western officials and analysts say.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
The attack’s value is both symbolic and economic, bringing the reality of war home to ordinary Russians through widespread disruption and heaping pressure on the production capacity that powers Moscow’s war efforts.
—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories.
—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.
—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Sometimes recruiters try to sell players, heaping praise on the targets and promising playing time.
—
Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Pete Davidson is heaping praise on ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian for her recent TV and film roles.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaping
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Last month, the reflecting pool turned from blue to green days after the renovation was complete, and contractors were seen pouring bottles of hydrogen peroxide into the pool in an attempt to kill the algae.
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Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
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The excuses that keep piling up The backyard isn’t my first condition.
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Big Tech’s historic AI outlays, set to top $700 billion this year, are piling pressure on companies to show returns from the technology and offset the rising cost of rolling it out across their businesses.
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Soccer fans have already been filling seats at new businesses like El Tesoro, the Irish Exit, Glide Pizza and the immersive entertainment destination Cosm.
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After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.
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In their Canon 18x50 IS binoculars review, our expert Jason Parnell-Brookes awarded them four stars, lavishing praise on their optics, image stabilization, ease of use and more.
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Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.
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The complex crumbled during the quakes, with the floors stacking on top of the other.
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AmbiStack takes over downstream by scanning and stacking cases for receiving.
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Alysa Guffey More than 50 people gathered in 90-degree heat to protest welcoming data centers to Indianapolis before packing the public assembly room on the second floor of the City-County Building.
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Not as messy as chicken wings but packing the same flavorful punch, buffalo chicken dip is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
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Cihlar recommends beginners avoid loading up too soon, while men who are already regularly active and lift weights can typically handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the start.
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How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
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“Heaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaping. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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