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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  • Additionally, hopping balls usually come with a weight limit to prevent users from bursting the ball and injuring themselves in the process.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • Juicy blueberries burst during baking, melding with the fresh peach juices for a gorgeous, saucy filling in this pie.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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  • In February, Axios reported that insiders were already buzzing with questions of a potential campaign following Krasner's third-term DA election and anti-Trump demeanor.
    Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Two drones buzzed overhead, filming the players wearing the latest biotech on the pristine field below.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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  • The Babe’s advancing age and bulging midsection were the easy targets.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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