1
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
Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Another key element is the slouchy shoulder bag that brightens up the outfit without adding more bulk.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Hard-line Republicans initially bulking at the price tag.
—ABC News, 6 July 2025
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Noun
Luis Arraez doubled with one out off bulk-inning reliever Jesse Scholtens, and Rafael Devers lined a two-out pitch to deep left that eluded Simpson at the wall.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Another key element is the slouchy shoulder bag that brightens up the outfit without adding more bulk.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Hard-line Republicans initially bulking at the price tag.
—ABC News, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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In 2010, when Orbán was elected with a large majority, people were excited for the change of regime.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Free buses as the mayor wants, does nothing for the large majority of New Yorkers who ride the trains.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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When Azik tries to rid himself of the stigma, calling someone else weak as if to offload the physical weight of the insult, a startling act of violence occurs.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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There are books on everything from how to leverage dopamine for dressing well to dressmaking, from how to deploy dopamine fixes for weight loss to rewiring our brain’s dopamine to achieve athletic success.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On kid’s sizes, the midsole and heel of the shoe feature green and purple LED lights which can be powered on and off with the touch of a button at the heel.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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But ultimately, Ayton needs to increase his scoring at the rim, Redick said.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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His most fulfilling moment was when the fourth calf was born in the wild last year, an indication that the bongos are thriving in their native habitat and that their population will certainly increase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Back when the Big Ten decided to bloat itself from coast to coast, causing an avalanche of conference expansion, the rumblings started about a possible secession.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Many manufacturers recommend starting with a small dose and increasing gradually to reduce side effects such as bloating, nausea, or diarrhea.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Attacks on our bodies and identities are happening now.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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James is just returning from yet another hamstring injury, and there have to be serious concerns over whether his body can handle the demands of a major tournament.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Coming into Friday’s game, the club was tied for last in MLB with just seven homers at home, a shockingly low figure for a club that has historically been built to take advantage of the old ballpark’s unique dimensions.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The most important dimension to Hartman’s game has been offense.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Turkey vehemently rejects the label, conceding many died in that era but insisting the death toll is inflated and the deaths resulted from civil unrest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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The inner material, or bladder, is the portion of the speed bag that’s inflated to give the speed bag its shape and bounce.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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