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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
Angela Yang, NBC news, 6 May 2025
Soluble fiber helps hydrate and add bulk to the stool, which can aid in preventing and treating constipation.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 5 May 2025
Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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
The exact number of attendees is unclear; those who spoke to NBC News estimated less than 100 people showed up, leaving many authors — who had to order books in bulk and pay fees for tables to sell them at — eating their losses and scrambling to ship their unsold books back home.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 6 May 2025
Soluble fiber helps hydrate and add bulk to the stool, which can aid in preventing and treating constipation.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 5 May 2025
Verb
Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.
—Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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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Second, the majority of those runs have been allowed by Wandy Peralta (eight) and Sean Reynolds (four), who are not a part of the high-leverage crew.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The majority don't pass, like the majority of all bills, but dozens have.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
Noun
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For example, clinicians might one day be able to tell whether someone is more likely to decrease their risk of heart disease by taking weight loss drugs or by exercising.—
Arun Durvasula,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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Obesity or Excess Weight Having excess weight or obesity can cause shortness of breath.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Richardson addressed a workforce that has been dwindling in size, targeted for cuts like other agencies by Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Streamlining digital management tools and implementing collaborative platforms can prevent bottlenecks and ensure agility, regardless of team size or availability.—
Christopher Stauffer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), the filing threshold was increased to $11,580,000 in 2020, and $11,700,000 in 2021 and is adjusted for inflation thereafter through 2025.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Diet Eating a diet high in salt can lead to water retention and cause symptoms like bloating and swelling.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Many potassium-rich foods are also high in fiber, and too much of that too quickly can cause GI distress like gas and bloating, and maybe even dramatic shifts in your blood pressure.—
Alisa Hrustic,
Health,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Lori Leonard's body was discovered in a metal toolbox found in the Lake Champlain Canal.—
Chris Young Ritzen,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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The only part of her body that could move was her tail, which slightly wagged in anticipation of getting saved by her owner.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Feel free to mix and match elements like flowers and candles of varying heights to add that extra dimension.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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But gathering so many different countries will always bring a political dimension to proceedings.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Verb
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For example, consider a scenario where one spouse earns significantly more than the other or one spouse has no student debt – filing taxes jointly would inflate the IDR payment by including both incomes, but filing separately means only the borrower's income counts.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Very easy to set up, quick to inflate/deflate, and super easy to fold into the bag for storage.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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