heap
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
That promises to heap more pressure on an already strapped public — even if the full economic impact of higher energy prices might take a while to fully trickle down to the U.S. economy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
That is only a fraction of the heap of self-deception we’ve been amassing these past five months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The former hospital is a heap of rubble and the uranium miner glorified on a huge Soviet mosaic has lost half his face.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
And yet here we are again, with shattered hopes, a heap of questions and silence from the Scotland camp.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
I didn’t puddle into a heap and wail.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
Manure from cattle, pigs and poultry is scooped from heaps in the fields and carefully weighed to be spread evenly.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Along the roads around Izyum burnt-out shells of petrol stations have become part of the landscape, heaps of mangled, charred metal.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The buildings collapsed into heaps, exposing thick layers of styrofoam that had been used as mortar between slabs of concrete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Uncollected garbage rotted in heaps, and people cued outside of bakeries for their daily government ration of bread.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
Once or twice I stopped to watch, admiring and envious while the stones broke obediently to the right size under their skilful blows and the knobbly heaps before them grew.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
On Saturday, Ukraine's foreign minister Andriy Sybiga heaped further criticism on the Russian leader.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Jack Grealish played his part before a season-ending foot injury, but the workload heaped on Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall eventually took its toll.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Just reading the many well-wishes heaped upon Aaron from his fellow pros affirms he is a well-loved, well-respected man.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
But he heaped praise on referee Chris Kavanagh for his decision.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
He heaped the last of the tomatoes into my brother’s mouth.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
The official Telegram account on X posted a photo Wednesday morning of Durov giving the middle finger over a heaping plate of pickles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The influx is heaping "colossal pressure" on the cities, he warned in separate comments last year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Graham was, rhetorically, almost pathetically in Trump’s thrall, heaping flattery onto a president who’d once posted Graham’s phone number online for mass harassment.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
She pointed to the heaping pile of straw in the corner.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
Vocabulary lists containing heap
A Recipe for Success: Thanksgiving Cooking Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Words to Know Before You Defrost the Bird
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
