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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
agriculture makes up the bulk of the country's economy
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the cookie lost a few crumbs, but the bulk of it remained
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
due to its bulk, we were unable to get the enormous bookcase into the back seat of the car
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as in to increase
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as in to bloat
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Recent Examples of bulk
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Their investigations have identified more than 15,000 online accounts on popular online platforms, and more than 1,500 people linked to violence as a service crimes — the overwhelming bulk of which are suspects and their various associates.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Bank of America's double upgrade to buy from sell on Thursday was good for a bulk of the gains.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Their investigations have identified more than 15,000 online accounts on popular online platforms, and more than 1,500 people linked to violence as a service crimes — the overwhelming bulk of which are suspects and their various associates.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
Just bulk those puppies out, stop wasting your time.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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With multiple scoring chances and the majority of possession, Morocco has controlled much of these first 20 minutes in Boston.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The anti-Netanyahu bloc is expected to secure a majority in parliament, according to recent polls, as Netanyahu’s coalition partners trail far behind.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The company developed the system with strict size, weight, and power requirements in mind.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Player was the first to take on the slam’s weight and win it anyway.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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And with a clever touch of tech, Embraer’s Praetor 600E effectively creates a third cabin zone in the same-size aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The history of warfare is often measured in winners, losers, troop sizes, dollars and human casualties; but collateral damage across the animal kingdom far outlasts the final shot.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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This was accompanied by sickness, bloating and diarrhea.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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These might include cramping, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or an irritated rectum, Hazan says, as well as dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, which can affect heart or kidney function.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
11 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Emeryville police announced the body had been identified as 30-year-old Marcus Moore.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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On Monday, the Overland Park Police reported that Lieurance’s body had been discovered in his vehicle the evening before on June 14, in the lake alongside Joe Bald Park in Kimberling City, Missouri, about 18 miles east of Branson.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The second area focuses on custom development, where engineers will design new battery cell variations specifically to meet the unique safety standards, structural dimensions, and weight limitations required for commercial aerospace applications.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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This spa inflates within minutes and heats quickly as well.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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But, Feldman said after examining Hilcorp’s most recent data, that decline is artificially inflated by recent changes to the reporting rules, which make comparisons to previous years misleading.—
Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
16 June 2026
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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