bulges 1 of 2

noun

plural of bulge
1
as in projections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something several bulges in the old vinyl flooring in the dingy bathroom

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2
as in edges
the more favorable condition or position in a competition she got the bulge on him in the race for the statehouse

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bulges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bulge
1
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point the sides of the returning camper's suitcase bulged with a month's worth of dirty laundry

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2
as in bursts
to be copiously supplied this guidebook to San Francisco positively bulges with useful information

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Recent Examples of bulges
Noun
Adjacent to the bookstore, the untitled work bends and bulges on a plywood structure. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Shut off the water supply and inspect the hoses located behind the washing machine for moisture, cracks, bulges, and abnormal kinks. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 27 Oct. 2026 Bra bands that dig in and have minimal side coverage can create bulges under your tops and dresses, but this under-$20 Warners style does the opposite, according to shoppers. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported. — Claire Rush, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Galactic bulges tend to be the oldest parts of galaxies, forming billions of years before the disks, at least in the Milky Way's case. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 June 2026 Inspect hoses every six months for damage like cracks, bulges, or corrosion to avoid leaks or bursts. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 It’s made from a four-way stretch fabric that shapes, smoothes, and minimizes bumps or bulges that may show through your T-shirt. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026 The tree is resting on wires as the root of the tree bulges up from the ground along William Penn Highway, a major roadway in the county. — Mamie Bah, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulges
  1. projections
  2. edges
  3. protrudes
  4. bursts
  5. protrusions
  6. advantages
  7. pokes
  8. buzzes
Noun
  • Amid projections of a Democratic blue wave, as voters head to the polls, several pivotal races are too close for all the experts to comfortably predict.
    — Ruairí Arrieta-Kenna, Time, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rosters have been reshaped by the transfer portal, freshmen are playing their first real minutes, and lines are set more on projections than results.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of projections
Noun
  • Bake until crust is dry around the edges and just beginning to brown, 25–35 minutes.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Removing leaves from the edges of your garden beds will give you a clean boundary between the lawn and garden beds, adding some order to the garden’s appearance.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of edges
Verb
  • Ping Ping, the male, has dark black circles around his eyes, while Fu Shuang, the female, has a forehead that protrudes a bit, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Other animals on-site include a stable full of horses and Cowboy the tortoise, who is about the size of a lawnmower and whose head protrudes from what looks like a Venus flytrap made of bone.
    — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of protrudes
Verb
  • In these moments, the actor bursts through his roles as the Spider does through Reilly, unleashing the Grand Guignol excess that is Nicolas Cage.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Things quickly take a terrifying turn during surgery when a scorpion tail suddenly bursts through Perry’s back, attacking one of the surgeons mid-operation.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of bursts
Noun
  • Moments later, Jay is trapped inside, surrounded by gooey protrusions of undulating flesh.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Despite their pointy protrusions, the sculptures are not spiky enough to leave a mark; and despite their flirtations with touchy subject matter, none of the works—not even the 9/11 ones—are vulgar enough to get Wolfson in hot water.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of protrusions
Noun
  • The data — provided by Eric Eager, then with PFF — has proven extending a three-point lead to six points late in the fourth quarter has more consequences than advantages.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Experimental applications are already being explored, but commercially meaningful advantages remain uncertain.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of advantages
Verb
  • And yet there’s this piece in the policy which pokes its head [and forces them to find a surrogate in Texas].
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The International Kazoo Championship pokes a little fun at the rigidity of the main stage.
    — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of pokes
Verb
  • Every time the twitchy little bug stops for a moment, Snaggletooth focuses to prepare a pounce, only to be thwarted as the fatty snack buzzes to another spot in the nest.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Many speak Russian, but also maintain their own native languages and traditions — dishing out their best gossip in the saunas while a Lakers game buzzes in the background.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of buzzes

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