Definition of pullulatenext
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a tough city neighborhood that has a reputation for pullulating with prostitutes and petty criminals

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  • Swirl it into a sauce à la minute, at most—heat will burst the eggs and reduce texture contrast.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
  • The second half was a completely different story, bursting with action on both ends of the pitch.
    Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
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  • Taylor Swift creates buzz with a chic appearance at Electric Lady Studios in New York City on June 15.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • From development around a new freeway and industrial expansion to a chef’s TV win and an eco-friendly home, the Treasure Valley is buzzing with news this June.
    Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
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  • Tiny bulging eyes form long before the animal resembles a shark at all and its future face exists only as clusters of migrating cells, slowly organizing themselves into the structures that will eventually become jaws, cartilage and sensory organs.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • The 20-yard screamer deflected off keeper Luca Zidane’s fingertips and bulged the back of the net.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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