heaping

verb

Definition of heapingnext
present participle of heap
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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2
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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3
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 Synonyms for heaping
  1. pouring
  2. piling
  3. filling
  4. loading
Verb
  • Although Bailey has not announced the same news, fans’ thoughts about the breakup began pouring in, with some skeptical and others applauding the split.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As communities in some areas begin to rebuild and families embark on the long road to recovery, relief efforts have started pouring in from across the country.
    Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pouring
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  • That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Even piling tanks high with jammers can fail to stop drones destroying them.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of piling
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  • Taurean Prince is the kind of player that championship contenders crave—low-maintenance, effective, and capable of filling gaps without demanding the ball.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The collision triggered a global catastrophe, filling the atmosphere with dust and blocking sunlight, which disrupted photosynthesis and killed plants.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of filling
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  • Making mobile security fun may be more important to some than loading up on features that may not get used.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Witnesses saw Thomas dragging a tarp down the stairs of his apartment complex and loading it into Abraham’s vehicle, according to the affidavit.
    Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of loading
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