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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 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.
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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
So Johnson reconfigured the Spurs’ spacing in the second half to put Wembanyama at the elbow and corner off the ball, often bunched up with a teammate, in an attempt to pull Portland’s centers away from the paint.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
These are reflected by the small circles bunched on either side of the strait.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
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
So Johnson reconfigured the Spurs’ spacing in the second half to put Wembanyama at the elbow and corner off the ball, often bunched up with a teammate, in an attempt to pull Portland’s centers away from the paint.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 26 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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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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The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Ambulances were on the scene on Wednesday morning to carry away the bodies of victims, while some community members huddled in groups on the streets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Ambulances were on the scene on Wednesday morning to carry away the victims' bodies while community members huddled in groups on the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Her long-term partner, Rich Paul, recently poked fun at his lady love's musical prowess while being interviewed on the Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin podcast.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The 14-day relative strength index has also just poked above the 50 level for the first time since late February.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Lead drama actor holds essentially steady at 78, nearly matching last year’s 77, when 134 names crowded the ballot.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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And the popular spots will be probably be crowded, so be prepared for that.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Investors have piled into robotics startups in recent times as attention turns to deploying AI in physical systems that can interact in real-world environments.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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It’s pressed French bread piled with bolo ham, shredded pork, aged prosciutto, Swiss and Spanish chorizo, a sandwich hybrid that sings.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, what growth exists is clustered along the I-79 corridor in Butler and Washington counties, a geographic pattern that reflects suburban expansion more than regional resurgence.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The third-place race is likely to be less about unusual teams with five or six points and more about sorting teams clustered around three and four.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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