1
: hell sense 2
all heck breaks loose
2
: hell sense 4
a heck of a lot of money
Examples of heck in a Sentence
it looks like heck in that boy's bedroom
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So, has your doorbell been hacked, and if not, what the heck did happen?
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
In historic 'Monkey Town USA,' residents embrace the past and plan for the future — A walk through the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, with Tennessean investigative reporter (who's also a heck of a feature writer) Kelly Puente.
—The Tennessean, 16 July 2025
Most importantly, the Camp Snap is just a heck of a lot of fun, for a price that's less than a family pizza night.
—PC Magazine, 15 July 2025
Now on discount for $75, this kit is a great deal—not to mention a heck of a lot less expensive than a stressful trip to the vet.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
In historic 'Monkey Town USA,' residents embrace the past and plan for the future — A walk through the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, with Tennessean investigative reporter (who's also a heck of a feature writer) Kelly Puente.
—The Tennessean, 16 July 2025
Most importantly, the Camp Snap is just a heck of a lot of fun, for a price that's less than a family pizza night.
—PC Magazine, 15 July 2025
Now on discount for $75, this kit is a great deal—not to mention a heck of a lot less expensive than a stressful trip to the vet.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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“Heck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heck. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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