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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
Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
That led to Kene Nwangwu and Khali Herbert receiving a bulk of the carries.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Soon after, though, Bale bulked back up as Christopher Nolan came calling with Batman Begins (2005), which was followed by leading roles in Werner Herzog's Rescue Dawn (2006) and the underrated remake of Western 3:10 to Yuma (2007) alongside Russell Crowe.
—Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Everything has its own pocket or elastic slot, and the double-sided design offers extra storage without adding bulk.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
That led to Kene Nwangwu and Khali Herbert receiving a bulk of the carries.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
Questions remain about Pearce’s upper-body strength and, given his natural build, the team that drafts him will have to find the sweet spot for bulking him up without reducing his explosiveness.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Soon after, though, Bale bulked back up as Christopher Nolan came calling with Batman Begins (2005), which was followed by leading roles in Werner Herzog's Rescue Dawn (2006) and the underrated remake of Western 3:10 to Yuma (2007) alongside Russell Crowe.
—Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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The vast majority of these deaths are caused by illicit fentanyl which experts report is typically synthesized in Mexico from precursor chemicals provided by Chinese operatives and brought into the United States via vehicles passing through official ports of entry.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hialeah’s City Council has seven seats, making control of a majority essential for any mayor.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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These boosters add weight, complexity, and cost.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The four-man sled is designed for balanced weight distribution, with a brakeman responsible for stopping the sled at the finish.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This set includes a total of nine containers with matching lids in four different sizes — enough to store meals and snacks for several days.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The insulation may be the wrong size for the wall cavity, or the vapor barrier might be improperly stapled to the studs—or detached.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Hadi of the weather service said those increasing winds could create hazardous marine conditions in South Florida, so swimmers and boaters should stay aware.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has pushed back the start date of the new Clean Heat Standard (CHS) – a regulatory scheme that increases costs for natural gas, propane and oil providers to support state climate goals – back two years to 2028.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
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While the aforementioned eye cream is $132, this $10 body lotion is reportedly one of her long-time favorites.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the anti-static fabric is a quiet finish that makes all the difference, preventing the pants from sticking to your body to ensure maximum comfort and remaining wrinkle-free—a luxury for a frequent traveler at under $50.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Cast members are chosen for pieces, most importantly, based on height and body dimensions.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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The production line is designed for electrode dimensions of up to two metres and is therefore suitable for multi-megawatt electrolyser systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Francis then charged the Navy heavily inflated prices for his firm’s services, such as security, tugboats, food, water replenishment and trash removal.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The City of Boston agreed to stop inflating the assessed value, and taxes, for commercial properties that file abatements, according to a watchdog group that slammed the practice as retaliatory and unlawful and later filed suit against the city.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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