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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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as in pile
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 to lavish
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 to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
heaped her plate with spaghetti
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Recent Examples of heap
Susan Mitchell, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Included in the price are heaps of VIP perks — including a complimentary bottle of Krug Champagne upon arrival (Eden Rock - St Barths is the first-ever hotel to partner with the iconic bubbly brand) and Dr. Barbara Sturm skin care minis.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Megan Thielking, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The restaurant built a loyal following of customers who spent about $30 million a year before the pandemic on its heaping trays of shrimp, lobster and other seafood shared at spare metal tables on the weathered pier.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In one corner, a heap of leaves—green, brown, red, and gold.
—Susan Mitchell, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Included in the price are heaps of VIP perks — including a complimentary bottle of Krug Champagne upon arrival (Eden Rock - St Barths is the first-ever hotel to partner with the iconic bubbly brand) and Dr. Barbara Sturm skin care minis.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
There’s no big get-together, no string of stockings, no heaping table of cookies.
—Megan Thielking, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The restaurant built a loyal following of customers who spent about $30 million a year before the pandemic on its heaping trays of shrimp, lobster and other seafood shared at spare metal tables on the weathered pier.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heap
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Large numbers of new people coming into the home and descending on piles of food and Christmas decorations easily trigger anxious dogs − and worst-case scenario, someone could get bit or your dog could eat something dangerous.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Months after Hurricane Milton tore across the state, some Central Florida residents have grown weary of piles of branches in their front yards and turned to their own festive or fiery ways to deal with them.Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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But beyond the sparkle and the prestige, his work remains an intimate letter to the lavishing beauty of the Italian artisanship and his own relentless pursuit of beauty and innovation in the modern world.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Few organizations in America received the kind of attention Eisner lavished on the DFD, and his photos showed both the heroism of the firefighters and the misery of the Motor City burning.Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
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Best Walmart Beauty Deals Walmart’s beauty selection is stacked with our favorite brands: Drybar, E.L.F, and Mario Badescu – and prices start at $6.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The film is, of course, stacked with Avicii music, with the documentary being released alongside My Last Show, a 30-minute performance film from Avicii’s final live show at Ushuaïa Ibiza on August 28, 2016 that’s meant to function as a companion piece.Katie Bain, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
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The seven-foot hole was filled with water and excrement when the child was found.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Having not started life at Arsenal quite as fiercely as many fans had hoped or expected since her transfer in 2023, Russo is increasingly filling the expectations that were placed upon her.Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Port of Baltimore, which intakes more cars and light trucks than any other port in the U.S., did not fully reopen until early June following a massive salvage effort that involved the removal of the ship and thousands of tons of steel and concrete from the river.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 eligible defenseman displayed his skating, skill and vision throughout the match, making a ton of plays.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Earlier in the day, meteorologists predicted a rainy New Year's Eve, and their forecasts proved to be correct as rain poured down on attendees.Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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This was a standout for any time of day as a medium bodied brew, subtly sweet with virtually no bitterness or acidity via my automatic OXO 8-cup machine or my Hario V60 pour over.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, some believe Gaetz packs a political skillset that Democrats should exploit for their own advantage.Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Pantry offers pastries and sandwiches and in fair weather, the patio is often packed with visitors and locals who can drink in the view of that namesake feature in the Cascade mountains.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Court records show Corcoran asked Nieto's then 7-year-old daughter Melanie to stay in an upstairs bedroom before loading a rifle, a Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic, and going to the living room, where his brother and his friends were watching TV.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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The women don’t really engage with the board, but the rest of the guests absolutely load up.Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Heap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heap. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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