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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
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Pennies, especially in bulk, are heavy and are more often than not used exclusively to give customers change.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Both the fourth and fifth images came out great, although the fourth one bulked the subject up a little.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
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Noun
It’s made with a lightweight cotton that won’t add bulk to your outfits, but can still be layered over a turtleneck.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Pennies, especially in bulk, are heavy and are more often than not used exclusively to give customers change.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Vaquero Bandido honors those traditions by leaving the product as natural as possible, with no juices to bulk it up, and an ingredients list showcasing nothing but beef and seasoning.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Both the fourth and fifth images came out great, although the fourth one bulked the subject up a little.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Helga once wrestled down a drunk fisherman in the Café, a man of above-average size, and then threw him out like a piece of rubbish; Jens thus transfers most of his weight automatically to her; who is this kid, by the way?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The coat is available in five colors, including dark brown, oat, caramel, gray, and black, as well as sizes ranging from XS to XL.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The impact of the government shutdown increased as the Senate repeatedly failed to advance legislation to end the funding lapse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Reuters reported that the government was preparing to increase usage of crypto assets in its oil exports to overcome the US sanctions.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Additives like milk, cream, or artificial sweeteners may also cause bloating and digestive issues.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Eating too much kiwi can lead to digestive issues such as bloating, diarrhea, or vomiting.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Officers discovered his body Thursday inside his apartment on the 2000 block of San Juan Road in the Natomas neighborhood.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Because perspiration slows you down long before precipitation, outdoor gear needs to efficiently help the body stay warm, fresh and comfortable while eliminating moisture build-up.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Scarves and light wraps are also great ways to add a bit of dimension (or warmth) to an outfit, without resorting to heavy layers or chunky jewelry.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pennywise is from a void that exists outside our dimension called the Macroverse.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Several academics and notable investors have credited the rise of passive investing with helping stabilize and inflate the stock market.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Or that, even worse, it would be arbitrarily divided into episodes in order to inflate the view count and/or pander to short attention spans (Eywa wept).—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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