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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
As the sun rose, the No 12 Cadillac of Louis Delétraz, Norman Nato and Will Stevens was well placed in the lead fight, before it got hit with a penalty for a slow zone infringement and the race’s second safety car with just under six hours left that bunched the field at the front.
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 14 June 2026
The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri’s RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O’Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri's RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O'Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri’s RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O’Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Golden Tempo was bumped and bunched at the start and out of view for much of the race.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Towels left bunched up trap moisture, develop a musty smell and can transfer mildew to skin.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
When it stays bunched together, moisture gets trapped in the folds, creating the perfect environment for mildew and mold growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
These are reflected by the small circles bunched on either side of the strait.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 14 June 2026
The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri’s RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O’Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri's RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O'Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri’s RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O’Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Golden Tempo was bumped and bunched at the start and out of view for much of the race.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Towels left bunched up trap moisture, develop a musty smell and can transfer mildew to skin.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
When it stays bunched together, moisture gets trapped in the folds, creating the perfect environment for mildew and mold growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
These are reflected by the small circles bunched on either side of the strait.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunched
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The problem was that many of them protruded from the front of vehicles like miniature medieval weapons.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In his right leg, Adin's tibia bone was broken in half and protruded through the skin.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Her entire family gathered in her mother’s home, huddled around the television, the 72-year-old Bronzeville resident said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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It is supposed to be a great beach party with a bonfire, but it gets rained out, and they are all huddled under an awning wearing too much body glitter and eating from a greige buffet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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The view was uncommonly broad, and the city skyline poked out of the eastern sky.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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Jo Adell poked a tying single through the infield moments later.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Jaimes, a 22-year-old Santa Ana resident, was one of thousands of people who crowded into the neighborhood’s many bars and restaurants to watch the thrilling victory then spilled onto the streets to party.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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With warm weather expected this weekend, beaches across Santa Cruz County are expected to be crowded.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The 20-yard screamer deflected off keeper Luca Zidane’s fingertips and bulged the back of the net.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Her stomach bulged beneath her I ❤ FLORIDA boatneck and her face was round and waxy-pale.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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As geopolitical unease intensified last year, central banks and retail investors worldwide piled into gold.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Lamb Avgerinos, a 33-year-old dog handler, drove 18 hours from Georgia with four of his cadaver dogs piled into his truck.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Many of the town's attractions are clustered close together.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Of China’s approximately 93,000 cinema screens, only around 270 are currently LED, the majority clustered in first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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“Bunched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunched. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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