heap
noun
a group of things placed, thrown, or lying one on another; pile.
heaped
Example Sentences
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Praise was heaped on the quality of Falkirk's football.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
This was certainly reinforced by the universal condemnation heaped upon then-Rep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
On Saturday, Ukraine's foreign minister Andriy Sybiga heaped further criticism on the Russian leader.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Tied with Young going into Sunday, Northern Ireland's McIlroy heaped pressure on himself with a sloppy double-bogey five on the fourth after three-putting from eight feet.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
He heaped piles of dirt into the corners of the house and hummed a song under his breath.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
