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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
agriculture makes up the bulk of the country's economy
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the cookie lost a few crumbs, but the bulk of it remained
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
due to its bulk, we were unable to get the enormous bookcase into the back seat of the car
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as in to increase
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as in to bloat
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Recent Examples of bulk
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Their investigations have identified more than 15,000 online accounts on popular online platforms, and more than 1,500 people linked to violence as a service crimes — the overwhelming bulk of which are suspects and their various associates.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 Nov. 2025
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bank of America's double upgrade to buy from sell on Thursday was good for a bulk of the gains.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Their investigations have identified more than 15,000 online accounts on popular online platforms, and more than 1,500 people linked to violence as a service crimes — the overwhelming bulk of which are suspects and their various associates.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Verb
Just bulk those puppies out, stop wasting your time.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 Nov. 2025
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
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With multiple scoring chances and the majority of possession, Morocco has controlled much of these first 20 minutes in Boston.
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The anti-Netanyahu bloc is expected to secure a majority in parliament, according to recent polls, as Netanyahu’s coalition partners trail far behind.
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And at roughly 100 calories per tablespoon apiece, both butter and margarine can be calorie-dense, making either choice capable of causing unwanted weight gain.
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That index is considered to be more accurate than the Body Mass Index, which is only based on weight and height.
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Any reduction in tumor size is anecdotal and may be due to a variety of reasons including weight loss.
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Indeed, the size of labor agreement — expected to cost $12 million next year, $31 million the following year and $60 million in 2028-29 — had sparked considerable concern, making the disclosure of extra revenue all the more remarkable.
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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This was accompanied by sickness, bloating and diarrhea.
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These might include cramping, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or an irritated rectum, Hazan says, as well as dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, which can affect heart or kidney function.
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Barrett's body was found in a ditch along Interstate 95 in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 24, 1980.
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Coupled with high humidity, conditions in some places are approaching the limits of human survivability — the point at which our bodies simply cannot adapt.
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.
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The second area focuses on custom development, where engineers will design new battery cell variations specifically to meet the unique safety standards, structural dimensions, and weight limitations required for commercial aerospace applications.
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The stats are certainly inflated by the spacing and pace of Alabama’s offense, but Philon had a terrific season.
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Critics argue the changes violate the constitutional separation of church and state, inflate the role of Christianity in the nation’s history and favor it over other religions.
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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