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  • present participle of heap.
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heaping

British  
/ ˈhiːpɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of a spoonful) heaped

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Little wonder then that Musk has been heaping compliments on ASML, posting on X Saturday that “ASML should be treasured. It is arguably the greatest company in Europe.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The other Big Tech spenders may be forced to follow Alphabet’s lead in selling equity as an alternative to heaping on more debt.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

A few of its bondholders have sued the company, claiming it hasn’t been transparent about the heaping costs required to meet its data-center-buildout goals.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Dozens of Muscovites, as well as several foreign diplomats, visited Borisovskoye cemetery on Monday, heaping flowers on Navalny's grave.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“She did all the work. Well,” he said, heaping his guest’s plate, “it’s good to see you, Don. You look just the same. Haven’t changed a bit.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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