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
Concerns about soaring costs are heaping pressure on the central bank to take aggressive action, while prompting fears that Fed action will usher in a recession instead of giving the economy a soft landing.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2022
Demand for such raw materials had been squeezed in recent years by the rush to produce medical essentials in the pandemic, Patel noted, and now supply challenges are heaping problems on producers.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 13, 2022
“I am afraid,” Virginia began with something like a sob in her voice, “that you are heaping coals of fire on my head.”
From Hepsey Burke by Frank N. (Frank Noyes) Westcott
