1
as in loads
a considerable amount
she always has a heap of good ideas you're in a heap of trouble for missing curfew!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
found her shoe under a heap of clothes on the floor
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
the critics heaped scorn on the wannabe blockbuster and its implausible plot
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
heaped her plate with spaghetti
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heap
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The trio collapsed in a heap, beaming with happiness.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
The Deb drama is far from over, as the film's director and costar Rebel Wilson heaps new allegations onto the already sizable legal pile.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heap
Noun
Despite the snappy interiors, replete with a mural, crimson paint and a wall of soaring floor-to-ceiling windows (ideal for people watching while adding heaps of natural light to the space), the soul of Tacos Los Cholos remains untouched.
—Verb
But many entertainment industry heavyweights have already heaped doubt on it.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for heap
Noun
-
As more loads were seized through the summer and fall of 2024, Wedding began to rely increasingly on one of Toronto’s most colorful criminal defense attorneys, Deepak Paradkar, for information, according to the indictment.—
-
In some of the tunnels that cut through the mountains, there were only a couple of inches to spare on either side of the loads.—
Noun
-
During the day, the birds lie motionless on the ground, blending into piles of leaves and tree stumps to hide from predators.—
-
Each pepper is topped with a heaping pile of fontina cheese.—
Verb
-
Just as much attention has been lavished on the dining spaces below, including Infiniti, a sushi bar and modern seafood restaurant, and Off Shore, a tacos and cocktails spot with tables set right in the sand.—
-
The same is true of all the recent attention that has been lavished on Nick Fuentes.—
Verb
-
The mega-retailer is always stacked with endless deals that can’t be beat, and its current deals on winter boots are super impressive.—
-
Splitting and stacking the wood was her brother’s job, one of his favorite tasks.—
Verb
-
The work triangle has origins dating back to the 19th century, but in a space that now serves diverse purposes and is filled with technology and appliances that didn’t exist when it was created, is the kitchen work triangle still relevant?—
-
If the car starts to fill with water and reaches seat level, fire officials say getting onto the roof of your vehicle becomes the safest option.—
Noun
-
Lightweight and easy to flatten when empty, this packable tote from Bagsmart is a steal for $26 and features tons of pockets for stashing all of your travel essentials.—
-
The hair and makeup come together to beautifully complement her stunning Valentino gown—a silver-blue halter dress complete with tons of sequins and beading.—
Verb
-
Across the world, reaction has poured in from those on all sides of the political spectrum, both praising the capture and criticizing it.—
-
Teigen, 40, posted a video of the whole family in waterpoor, hooded cover-ups while blue slime was poured all over them.—
Verb
-
If packing your kids’ lunch for school was an Olympic sport, my mother would have been a gold medalist every year.—
-
Each of the eight luxurious scents is packed with softening coconut oil and shea butter.—
Cite this Entry
“Heap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heap. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share