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
Instead of trying to disguise the electric powertrain behind bulky panels, the Wolfstorm embraces it.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
In testing, the wearable prototype jacket proved to be a much less bulky, more efficient and portable method of harvesting water compared to conventional materials, which often involve a box or panel, according to researchers.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Many modern households now have multifunctional living spaces, and bulky machines don’t fit into that approach.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bulky
Utkarsh Sood
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
In testing, the wearable prototype jacket proved to be a much less bulky, more efficient and portable method of harvesting water compared to conventional materials, which often involve a box or panel, according to researchers.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Many modern households now have multifunctional living spaces, and bulky machines don’t fit into that approach.
—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bulky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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Several large merchant ships used the southern route on Sunday heading for ports in the Gulf, according to ship tracking service Marine Traffic.
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Someone in the Mamdani administration should look at what happened in the 1970s and ’80s when the city became the largest landlord in the five boroughs.
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This puffy tote is from the same brand as a toiletry bag Oprah included on her 2025 Favorite Things list, and it’s backed by a sizable fan club (it’s been purchased more than 3,000 times in the past month alone).
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But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
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The amount was $2, but in a world where a farmworker’s wages might only be $5 a day, that was substantial, said Dahmer’s son, Dennis Dahmer Sr.
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The breadth of the acquisition represented by the two gifts establishes the Menil Collection as one of the most substantial repositories of Winters’ work in the United States, the museum said.
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The relaxed fit feels breathable and comfortable without looking oversized, while the V-neckline and small front buttons add just enough detail to elevate it beyond a basic tee.
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While the Retro 87 appears to come with a blue set of 8BitDo’s oversized Dual Super Buttons, a matching number pad is conspicuously missing.
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The vehicle had considerable front-end damage, and the airbags were deployed.
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Such an acquisition would enhance Abu Dhabi’s already considerable and diverse arsenal of standoff weapons.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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That quiet recovery is a big reason the procedure has moved from a private secret to something people openly mention.
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Making the patio even more attractive is the handsome outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a set of stairs leading to a beautiful grassy area that connects to the adjacent Farmington Country Club.
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Denis Lavant stars as Galoup, an adjudant-chef in the French Foreign Legion who develops a tense and ultimately dangerous relationship with one of his soldiers, the handsome and capable Commandant Bruno Forestier (Michel Subor).
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers.
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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