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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
Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Versatile, low-bulk, and a high performer in all environments, the HM55R RENEGADE Headlamp is ready to adapt to—and illuminate—whatever’s ahead.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 6 July 2025
Many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Buying in bulk is another idea, but Schipper doesn't want people to worry about stockpiling goods right now.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Versatile, low-bulk, and a high performer in all environments, the HM55R RENEGADE Headlamp is ready to adapt to—and illuminate—whatever’s ahead.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hard-line Republicans initially bulking at the price tag.
—ABC News, 6 July 2025
Many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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At this point, the majority of the agricultural workforce in some communities in the Mississippi Delta appears to be South African.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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An overwhelming majority of guests are repeat guests and would readily identify themselves as members of the Tribe of Le Saint Géran.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Barclays reiterates Tesla as equal weight Barclays says Tesla’s energy storage business is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The President has reportedly been buying his favorite shoes for his male staffers and White House visitors, even guessing their sizes.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their grayish-green shell, triangular head, and relatively small size set them apart from larger species like loggerheads or green sea turtles.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This kind of early-season heat can also increase fire weather concerns across parts of Colorado, especially when warm temperatures combine with dry air and gusty winds.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the Denver offense, which increased the pressure in the final minutes of the match, couldn’t find the back of the net again.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Decades of pandering to public employee unions, bloating of bureaucratic staffs, and disregarding voter wishes regarding the outsourcing of local services and limiting pensions have been identified.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Possible side effects of stevia are bloating, nausea, dizziness, and numbness.12 There is also some concern that stevia may contribute to low blood pressure (hypotension).8 What Are Their Risks and Precautions?—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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The last of three men linked to the May 2023 slaying of a Little Rock man whose body was found in some bushes has been sentenced to eight years in prison.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart did not play Tuesday, with Marchand out long-term and possibly for the rest of the season with the possibility of surgery for a lower-body injury being determined this week.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Families who choose transparency often discover that the emotional dimension matters as much as the legal one.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s an episode in Season 1 of Stranger Things, where the science teacher explains to the kids how to travel to another dimension (the Upside Down) using a paper plate.—
Valerie Greene,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once inflated into shape, the unit takes on a classic truck camper form, with a relatively low alcove over the driver's cab and a body that starts wide up top and cuts inward down lower to fit inside the truck bed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2026
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Now that the Aviation Department’s vision is making life more difficult for one of ORD’s hub airlines, inflated fears of delays are being raised.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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