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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
Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Glenn beat Lockhart 63-14 and Liberty Hill defeated Rouse 53-36 as the top three teams stayed bunched up.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The sleeves of the look were also bunched up to the elbows, giving the piece an overall relaxed appeal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
But there were several hurtful missed tackles Monday and confusion on two plays when Indiana bunched receivers on one side.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Now the teams are somewhat bunched together in play-in land, a neighborhood hardly befitting Greek royalty.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Fabric bunched itself over windows, canopy beds, and frilled out from sofas as skirts.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Leaving wet clothing bunched up in the washer for too long could also cause wrinkles.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
It’s finished with stylish epaulets, wide cuffs, a collared neckline, and bunched hem.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Glenn beat Lockhart 63-14 and Liberty Hill defeated Rouse 53-36 as the top three teams stayed bunched up.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The sleeves of the look were also bunched up to the elbows, giving the piece an overall relaxed appeal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
But there were several hurtful missed tackles Monday and confusion on two plays when Indiana bunched receivers on one side.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Now the teams are somewhat bunched together in play-in land, a neighborhood hardly befitting Greek royalty.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Fabric bunched itself over windows, canopy beds, and frilled out from sofas as skirts.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Leaving wet clothing bunched up in the washer for too long could also cause wrinkles.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
It’s finished with stylish epaulets, wide cuffs, a collared neckline, and bunched hem.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunched
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However, blood was pouring out of Good’s left ear immediately after the shooting, and tissue protruded from the left side of her head, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported last week.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Spider-y lash extensions protruded from her lash line, reaching to the bottom of her brows; a thin wing of black liner was drawn from the outer corners of her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Not long after the stars scattered once the photo was done, Ejae, Nuna and Ami could be found huddled in a circle on the ground.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Careers, dreams and aspirations In the high school room, students huddled around a fuzzy yellow rug.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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This is not the first time Cornyn has poked fun at Paxton’s romantic history.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Jacksonville incident poked at the tension.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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However many locals have failed to catch Olympic fever with high ticket prices and fears about traffic, security measures and crowded Metro trains dampening enthusiasm.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Maye’s podium was, as expected, extremely crowded the entire time.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The surrounding metropolitan area has similarly bulged.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even pre-Covid, his pockets bulged with hand sanitizer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Parchment is piled high at its base.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Massive snow banks, often piled high in urban areas, make already-scarce parking even more limited.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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At the base of the mountain, where most hotels and apres-ski spots are clustered, there's barely a trace.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Actor Stanley Tucci, who is at the Games as part of a delegation from the 2034 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Utah, clustered around Salt Lake City and Park City.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Bunched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunched. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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