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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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as in huddled
to gather into a closely packed group
the slow service caused the customers at the pick-up counter to bunch up
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Recent Examples of bunched
The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds and bunched together to create fullness.
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Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds and bunched together to create fullness.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The high waist bunched a little when seated, but it was hardly cause for breaking focus when attempting an inversion (the whipping wind, however, was another story).
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Punch still sleeps with his toy every night, but Mizushina said the next thing keepers want to see is Punch bunched up with other monkeys to sleep.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Most of the skiers were bunched together behind the lead guides breaking trail when the avalanche released.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent polls have shown three candidates — two Republicans and one Democrat — bunched closely near the top.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The field is tightly bunched, with just over a second separating the top 10.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The pleats are made from multiple fabric folds and bunched together to create fullness.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The high waist bunched a little when seated, but it was hardly cause for breaking focus when attempting an inversion (the whipping wind, however, was another story).
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Punch still sleeps with his toy every night, but Mizushina said the next thing keepers want to see is Punch bunched up with other monkeys to sleep.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Most of the skiers were bunched together behind the lead guides breaking trail when the avalanche released.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent polls have shown three candidates — two Republicans and one Democrat — bunched closely near the top.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The field is tightly bunched, with just over a second separating the top 10.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunched
Verb
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The three of us squeezed into our bedroom closet and huddled over my phone.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The three huddled and came up with an idea for a mural showcasing Chiefs eras, homage to the team’s history from coach Hank Stram’s leadership in the ‘60s and ‘70s to current stars Mahomes and Kelce (not to mention Reid).—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the president has repeatedly poked at the vulnerability.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many spectators poked fun at the efforts of Chicago police to confiscate and collect BORGs in viral posts over the weekend.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rolling Stone and Billboard’s showcases, as well as the sold-out Sips & Sounds festival, were crowded.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the Emergency Hospital in Kabul, dozens crowded around a thick book to check the names of the victims.—
Fazelminallah Qazizai,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Taking new measurements, the researchers saw that as fluid gushed between cells, creating indentations in their cell membranes, bubbles mostly bulged into weaker cells.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine’s top sanctions adviser is worried the mountain of restrictions piled against Russia’s oil and gas industry since 2022 is close to crumbling under the weight of soaring global oil prices.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The award joins a heap of accolades Faltings, age 71, has piled up over his long career.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are photographers and lighting assistants and makeup artists, with each set of professionals clustered around the couple.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The biggest crowds clustered around marquee film premieres.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Bunched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunched. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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