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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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“The Devil Wears Prada” was a heaping dose of wish-fulfillment, but it was also the very movie that carefully and artfully elucidated the values of magazines and fashion, emphasizing the art form of both.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

There’s nothing like a heaping dose of geopolitics to remind investors of the risks of investing overseas.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 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

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

“Hmm,” she said finally in a squeaky little tone and spooned two heaping measures of sugar into her cup.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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