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How is the word bulk different from other nouns like it?

The words mass and volume are common synonyms of bulk. While all three words mean "the aggregate that forms a body or unit," bulk implies an aggregate that is impressively large, heavy, or numerous.

the darkened bulk of the skyscrapers

Where would mass be a reasonable alternative to bulk?

While in some cases nearly identical to bulk, mass suggests an aggregate made by piling together things of the same kind.

a mass of boulders

When could volume be used to replace bulk?

The words volume and bulk are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, volume applies to an aggregate without shape or outline and capable of flowing or fluctuating.

a tremendous volume of water

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bulk
Noun
How to save money as prices rise There are, however, savings benefits to buying in bulk, said Steven Conners, founder and president of Conners Wealth Management in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 The context of the request was more than an ask for more bulk. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
Beans can be added as the main protein in a vegetarian dish or used in meat dishes to bulk them up with additional protein and fiber. Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 14 June 2024 Laxatives such as magnesium may be used for constipation, while bulking fiber agents such as psyllium or calcium polycarbophil can reduce incontinence/urgency. Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bulk 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
  • First, the firm argues that the company’s intrinsic value has been obscured by its inefficient conglomerate structure, resulting in it trading in line with its lowest multiple refining segment despite a majority of EBITDA coming from its other premium businesses.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The vast majority of New York’s immigrants — including its undocumented immigrants — make our city better, period.
    Steven Choi, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The unique construction fosters strategic, 33% weight shift to improve stability and places 100 grams of Tungsten in the heel and toe to lower the center of gravity for higher launch.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The fabric’s weight, exclusivity, sturdiness, and expense came from the fact that there was simply more of it.
    Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Despite their size, interactions between humpback whales and humans are uncommon, and the species is not considered a threat to people.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Experts told Sports Business Journal that the Giants’ valuation could beat the Eagles’ numbers based on the size of the New York City market.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The complaint data becomes increasingly valuable as insurance premium rates in New York on average have increased by double-digit percentages in recent years, raising the stakes.
    David Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Through the observations of the Tyrer children and interviews with CTE experts and a doctor treating Tyrer in his final days, among many others, Allen illuminated Tyrer’s affliction and substantially advanced the increasing view that CTE was at play.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Probiotics and fiber can cause uncomfortable symptoms, like diarrhea and bloating, that can wreck performance.
    Julia Ries, Outside Online, 29 Jan. 2025
  • This can result in some digestive issues such as nausea, diarrhea, and bloating.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • With the body parts still missing, Echevarria’s daughter can’t help but imagine that her father is still out there, alive and well.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
  • That strange underwhelming click as the high voltage went through his body.
    Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This is largely owed to its dizzying use of focus, with parts of the frame blurred laterally, à la the works of Julian Schnabel, rather than across three dimensions, resulting in a painterly visual tilt-shift.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
  • With square faces, curtain bags can soften sharper jawlines, and round faces can help elongate features while adding dimension.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Resale platforms may also list tickets, but buyers should be wary and avoid scams and inflated prices.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Some lumped together threats of mass violence with a number of other disciplinary offenses, inflating the numbers.
    Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 28 Jan. 2025

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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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