heap
noun
a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile.
are heaping
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present progressiveof heap.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Rising interest rates are heaping pressure on the government to cut spending while also offering new support to households in the government’s budget in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
A first-half demolition job from Hibs, who are heaping yet more pressure upon bottom side Livingston.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2024
Critics are heaping praise on Blake Lively for her performance, but does Anna Kendrick deserve more credit than she’s getting?
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2018
The Emmy Awards are heaping early praise on the HBO comedy “Veep.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2015
Here are heaping plates of good pork and beans, tinned salmon, plenty of fried potatoes, and piping hot coffee.
From With Our Soldiers in France by Sherwood Eddy
