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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
Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Its compact design holds all your essentials including a phone, keys, and more without any bulk.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 June 2025
Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.
—Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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Noun
Newell needs bulk on his 6-9, 224-pound frame to handle physical, stronger opponents.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Its compact design holds all your essentials including a phone, keys, and more without any bulk.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.
—Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
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Advertisement The majority opinion faulted the lower courts for applying their injunctions beyond the plaintiffs in the case, preventing the Trump Administration from moving forward with several policy priorities.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh authored the majority opinion, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch in dissent.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Spending more of your energy and time on local involvement, making a meaningful impact in your actual sphere of influence, will free you of the crushing weight of the whole world’s problems.—
Anastasia G Mcateer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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For that reason, TPG assigned a 25% weight to an airline passenger's experience score to determine its overall ranking.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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When selecting flowering trees for the landscape, pay attention to site conditions and plan for the tree’s mature size.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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The speaker dock sounds surprisingly decent for its small size.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The decision to decrease the tax rate comes after a recent revaluation that increased single-family home values in the county by about 58%.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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The increasing supply of NPs and PAs could offset this primary care shortfall if their capabilities were fully utilized.—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Senate and Assembly Democrats followed his lead, bloating the budget even further.—
Diane Dixon,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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Signs and symptoms to look for would be severe abdominal pain, inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement, vomiting and bloating.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Remember the symptoms of heat exhaustion In extreme cases, intense heat can lead to sickness as your body struggles to regulate its temperature.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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From 2011 to 2015 McClay worked as a consultant advising firms and trade bodies on not-for-profit strategy and management, and on sustainable sourcing policies and standards.—
Alan McClay,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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The traditional singular focus on profit is evolving into a more nuanced framework that balances four dimensions: people, planet, profit and purpose — the quadruple bottom line.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Local photographers documented the nuances of daily life in Cairo with intimacy and urgency, while international artists added new dimensions to the conversation, enriching the global context without overshadowing the local.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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El Cajon officials argued that the newest number was inflated, in part due to the inclusion of streets and sidewalks past municipal boundaries.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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An institution need only inflate grades or print diplomas.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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