bulges 1 of 2

plural of bulge
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bulges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bulge
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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
Moreover, the observations showed that when the antibiotic was effective, the bacteria shed more armor and developed surface bulges. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025 Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025 Stay away from any watermelons that are shiny, unevenly shaped, or have visible damage, including bruises, cuts, soft spots, bulges, or lumps. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025 The soft fabric gently hugs your curves, eliminating any unwanted lines or bulges. Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025 Even slight bulges or warping can break dense connections. IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulges
Noun
  • While tax collections will still grow modestly, SEA 1 lowered revenue projections by about $20 million in 2027 and roughly $30 million in 2028, according to Hanson.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Trending Shorts Environmental activist Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, understood the bleak projections from climate scientists — and the economic and political structures that hinder change.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sedona Sedona is another popular fall break destination for many reasons, least of all being Oak Creek Canyon, which bursts with color during the autumn months.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • As Alien fans know, the facehugger will impregnate its host with a Xenomorph embryo, which eventually bursts from the host's chest.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • As per the press release, these included small, circular protrusions or bumps, elliptical protrusions with a fingerprint-like pattern, and a third set of large, round marks.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • James allegedly lied on her paperwork, saying her New York property had four units instead of the proper five, which gives her mortgage advantages.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The potential advantages are clear.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a pair of promos shared to social media on Monday in support of her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (out Friday), the singer pokes some major fun at herself.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The trailer for Season 6 of Solar Opposites, released today, pokes fun of the show’s imminent end.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Spaces to roam are flanked by a central courtyard restaurant that buzzes with diners who feast over The House’s signature lobster pasta, moquecas (Brazilian fish stew), and cassava gnocchi.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
  • From the cinemas to the speakeasy to the panels and late-night conversations, every corner buzzes with energy.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025

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