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
As part of last year’s redesign, Counsell concurred with another idea that players had floated, removing the bulky countertops and clunky couches in the middle of the locker room.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Foldable flats Speaking of shoes, these compact and lightweight flats can be a versatile swap for bulky sandals, slides, and heels.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Be Ruthless In Your Shoe Edit Shoes are notoriously bulky, but Jones recommends editing mercilessly.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The results of this research could help enable longer duration missions into deep space by replacing more bulky data storage techniques.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Foldable flats Speaking of shoes, these compact and lightweight flats can be a versatile swap for bulky sandals, slides, and heels.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Be Ruthless In Your Shoe Edit Shoes are notoriously bulky, but Jones recommends editing mercilessly.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
The results of this research could help enable longer duration missions into deep space by replacing more bulky data storage techniques.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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The company also announced plans to close its Kent and Everett locations as part of a larger decision to shut down 60 stores over the next 18 months.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The stylus itself is a bit larger and more rounded than before, snaps to the tablet magnetically, and supports replacement tips.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yet those football sackings ate up 28 per cent of their wage bill savings, and came at a time when the club is still incurring the costs of its sizeable downsizing.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Team owners are expecting a sizable bump on the next deal, which would kick in after the 2027-28 season.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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But substantial uncertainties remain about when Israeli military forces would withdraw from most of the Gaza Strip, exactly how a transitional body would govern and police the enclave, and now, most critically, whether Hamas will acquiesce to the terms of the plan.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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With an extended range of more than 1,600 miles (2,575 kilometers) and the ability to stay airborne indefinitely with aerial refueling, the Reapers will provide a substantial boost to US forces in the region.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Kremlin’s influence has been considerable in Moldova.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Swamp re-opened in 2022 after having to move from its original building of 25 years, which was purchased and razed (to considerable local outrage); its spirit lives on in the new location just four minutes away from the first.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Why is Glen Powell so determined to hide his handsome face?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Sep. 2025
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The brassy fanfare of mariachi music was first played in the region’s rural reaches and popularized in Guadalajara’s handsome plazas.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, on arguably the country’s biggest sporting day, the then-19-year-old showed no glimmer of nerves.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That doesn’t bode well for a Boise State team allowing 225.7 yards per game through the air, which ranks 85th in the country, and getting beaten for big plays.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Mason had a huge game against the Bengals in Week 3, racking up 116 yards and two touchdowns on two carries.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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