as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Recent Examples of bulky
The Flicka provides stability and underfoot structure without feeling bulky.
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Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
Putting these items in a reusable container can save you a few extra bucks, instead of having to buy a bulky new bag or box to contain your kit.
—Zach Covey, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Tired of using bulky night vision goggles for your clandestine nocturnal activities?
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
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Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
Putting these items in a reusable container can save you a few extra bucks, instead of having to buy a bulky new bag or box to contain your kit.
—Zach Covey, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Tired of using bulky night vision goggles for your clandestine nocturnal activities?
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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Monday night's attacks came 24 hours after Russian forces targeted regions throughout Ukraine with more than 470 attack drones -- one of the largest aerial strikes of the war, according to Ukraine's air force.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Researchers have documented large decreases in seed dispersal in forests where Asian needle ants are present.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Here’s a thought: Several big-time football schools have abandoned open spring football games, which used to be a sizable event attracting fans and alums to campus, to protect players from being scouted and poached in the transfer portal.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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But there’s a sizable contingent of old media players including David Zaslav, fresh from announcing plans to split Warner Bros. Discovery in two, as well as Comcast’s Brian Roberts, who is already enmeshed in spinning off his own underperforming cable properties at NBCUniversal.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Health insurers - losers The bill includes substantial funding cuts for the U.S. Medicaid program, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to partly offset the cost of the bill's tax components.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The raw data obscures just how substantial and prolonged the downfall of the little guy in the NBA has been.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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In May, the board of supervisors unanimously backed recommendations from county staff to move the excess money around, with a considerable amount going to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Now, terming him a sweetener might be overstatement, after a considerable sophomore slump.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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While at a wedding, Harry (Pascal), a handsome millionaire, starts flirting with her.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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None of that is as interesting as the romance between the novel’s poor orphan Eun-Jae and the handsome prince Yi Beon.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The Fever is coming off of a big 79-52 victory against the Chicago Sky, while the Dream is coming off of an 84-76 loss against the Connecticut Sun.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2025
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This insight reframes the risks of inaction for more than just Sequoia. With AI, the bigger risk is no longer moving too soon but failing to move at all, something which Skates grappled with in his own decision to time the move.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Below, shop 12 space-saving storage solutions that keep pots and pans, water bottles, snacks, and more tidy, including deals up to 61 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Keep tidy Dressing sharply doesn’t have to be expensive, says Post Senning, as long as your attire fits your office environment and your body.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Merz recently vowed to make Germany’s army the strongest in Europe, but in order to meet that pledge, he will be required to spend huge sums of money to modernize, train and equip soldiers.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The sixth installment in Warner Bros. and New Line’s long-running horror property, in which people die in increasingly insane incidents, is a huge hit.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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