bulk up
verb
bulked up; bulking up; bulks up
: to gain weight especially by becoming more muscular
: to cause to bulk up
Examples of bulk up in a Sentence
she bulked up her hair with one hand as she reached for the shears with the other
Recent Examples on the Web
The retailer has bulked up its offering of gift items, added more party dresses and started to sell a wider range of decorations, including Christmas trees, lawn ornaments and wrapping paper.
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
Many systems are bulking up enforcement and targeting their efforts on people who try to ride without paying.
—CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024
Every bear that bulks up enough to survive the harsh winter is a winner, but there can be only one Fat Bear Week champion.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The meatballs came together in no time at all, and were the perfect way to bulk up my Sunday sauce.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 4 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
Many systems are bulking up enforcement and targeting their efforts on people who try to ride without paying.
—CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024
Every bear that bulks up enough to survive the harsh winter is a winner, but there can be only one Fat Bear Week champion.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The meatballs came together in no time at all, and were the perfect way to bulk up my Sunday sauce.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bulk up
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“Bulk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulk%20up. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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