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 Add a generous, heaping spoonful of the zucchini ragu (about 1/2 cup) to the pan along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. — ABC News, 6 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 The president is heaping demands on Thune as the Senate GOP looks to head home for August and try to shore up its increasingly fragile majority. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 30 July 2026 Their sparkling glass cases were full of heaping cream puffs, vivid cupcakes and caramel colored pastries. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 The restaurant serves up diner-style plates for breakfast and lunch, including heaping pancake stacks and hearty sandwiches. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 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

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Jackson won the Republican nomination for governor after pouring more than $108 million of his own fortune into his campaign.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Chief of Staff Mason (Jennifer Ehle) comes in particularly hot, pouring herself a coffee at breakneck speed.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of pouring

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The novelty vending machines mold souvenir sculptures — a train car, a gorilla, a bust of Abraham Lincoln — in under a minute, filling a two-sided mold with hot plastic, then hollowing it out with compressed air.

— Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Mauricio Dubon, meanwhile, was expected to continue filling a super-utility role while remaining in the lineup regularly.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of filling

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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.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

Definition of lavishing

Verb

But there’s no reason to avoid stacking shades of mocha, caramel, walnut in one ensemble.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
But for those craving something other than epic spectacle, Universal is stacking the lineup by releasing the small-scale romcom One Night Only, starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of stacking

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Smaller particles can release mechanical stress more effectively, but increasing surface area can also promote unwanted reactions with the electrolyte and reduce packing density.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling to explore the missing room accessories and items to consider packing for your next hotel visit, from travel-size humidifiers to non-slip socks.

— Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of packing

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In response, Diez brought up Schaeffler’s plant in South Carolina, where Digit is working right now, loading greasy machine parts into an industrial washer.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The Red Sox were limited to one run in the bottom of the 11th despite loading the bases with one out.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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