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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
Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2025
The case reflects a larger trend reported on by the Sentinel this month, that a bulk of those booked into jail with ICE detainers face nothing more than traffic charges.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Noun
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
In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Verb
After pitching in bulk behind Ohtani on Wednesday, Sheehan will get the start Tuesday, between Glasnow and Ohtani against the St. Louis Cardinals.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2025
The case reflects a larger trend reported on by the Sentinel this month, that a bulk of those booked into jail with ICE detainers face nothing more than traffic charges.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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Altogether, those efforts could yield Republicans nine or more additional seats to bolster their House 219-212 majority in advance of an election that may favor the Democrats, as Trump's approval rating sags.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Plea bargains resolve the vast majority of criminal cases.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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The weight of evidence indicates that Emery’s side, in defiance of their ongoing challenges, will not collapse completely because of an inherent robustness.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Biggest Loser premiered in 2004 on NBC, focusing on overweight and obese individuals trying to lose weight.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Last year, Disney agreed to pay the NBA $2.6 billion a year — nearly twice the size of its previous deal — in order to keep a package of games that includes the NBA Finals.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Sure, the check sizes are bigger in the NFL and NBA, but for family offices with $100 million to invest, sports teams are now viewed as a reasonable allocation alongside stocks, bonds, commodities and real estate.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the month of its release, the number of articles about KPop Demon Hunters increased nearly four-fold to 1,394.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That higher load increases energy expenditure, respiration and heart rate, which is good for heart health and can improve endurance.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This can help avoid the unwanted GI symptoms—like gas, bloating, and constipation—that are often associated with doing too much too soon.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The main side effects are minor: weight gain from temporary water retention in the first week of supplementation, bloating, and mild gastric discomfort, usually from oversize doses.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Tourism and travel contributed $1.3 billion to Rwanda’s economy in 2024, a new high according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the body expects tourism’s contribution to the economy to rise by 13% this year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The competition body approved a request from the club to play their first three league matches on the road.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The series does not shy away from examining the racial dimension of the disaster and its aftermath.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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The main thrust of democratic socialism—economic fairness—resonates with many Americans, but potentially more so with racial minorities due to their history of exclusion from the workforce, housing, and other critical dimensions of the American ecosystem.—
Jerel Ezell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Another founder reclassified expenses to inflate margins.—
Shayne Fitz-Coy,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Former Denver restaurateur Alex Gurevich has been sued by the buyer of his auto body shop, who claims that Gurevich used false financials to inflate a $4.4 million sales price.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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