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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
Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Crafted from a cozy polyester blend, the breathable fabric keeps you cool on warm days and packs down easily in a carry-on without adding too much bulk.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 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
Standardized panels and modules allow factories to buy materials in bulk at discount.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Crafted from a cozy polyester blend, the breathable fabric keeps you cool on warm days and packs down easily in a carry-on without adding too much bulk.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 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
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The labyrinth of pathways connects guests to both the various outdoor spaces and grand buildings that house the 156 rooms and villas, including the main building where the majority of the hotel’s dining and drinking options are located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The goal was for the GOP to hold onto a narrow House majority in the face of political headwinds that typically favor the party out of power in midterms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Symptoms include blood in stool or rectal bleeding; changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of stool that lasts more than a few days; unintended weight loss; and cramps or abdominal pain.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Aniyah Whayne of Osceola and Sariah Forgione Franco of Cypress Creek also won their weight classes.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dumplings come in all shapes and sizes, with the dough and fillings usually made fresh in large family gatherings at home.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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There’s Jacob Elordi and his suite of Bottega Veneta, Fendi, and Burberry bags in every size, shape, and weave going.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s birth rate is collapsing, with increasing number of people struggling with fertility or putting off the decision to have children.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Climate mandates The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, like Eversource, says state climate mandates and policies are the main driver behind increasing utility bills in the Bay State, specifically naming the NetZero by 2050 climate mandate.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 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 bodies of the nine deceased skiers were recovered by rescue teams on Friday and Saturday after avalanche mitigation.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Within four individual treatment rooms and a couples' massage room, good therapists offer no-fuss treatments from massages and facials to stretching (which helps jetlag and cramped post-flight bodies).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Supercomputers unlock new physics The breakthrough relied on large-scale hydrodynamical simulations that model how stellar material moves in three dimensions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Curtains tailored to a window's dimensions will fit perfectly and achieve the fullness and visual balance people are looking for.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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She was charged in November 2024 with misleading seed-money investors by inflating her company’s revenue, cash flow and customer base.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Still, critics caution that the collaboration between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank could form a cartel that stifles innovation while inflating costs.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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