1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the dress bunches a bit at the waist
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2
as in crowding
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 bunching
This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
The shoulder cut-out is designed for side sleepers, so there’s no pillow-bunching or spine-contorting in the process of getting comfortable.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Five-star reviewers love that these pants give off a sporty vibe while resisting wrinkles and bunching during travel.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
While the top half of the shirt closely resembles the Princess’ style, the bottom half converts into a smooth bodysuit to keep it from bunching up when tucked into pants.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
So there's some real downsides to the way the administration is bunching these requests.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
The shoulder cut-out is designed for side sleepers, so there’s no pillow-bunching or spine-contorting in the process of getting comfortable.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Five-star reviewers love that these pants give off a sporty vibe while resisting wrinkles and bunching during travel.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
While the top half of the shirt closely resembles the Princess’ style, the bottom half converts into a smooth bodysuit to keep it from bunching up when tucked into pants.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Its grid stitch looks elegant while preventing the stuffing from bunching up, and it’s made of 100% cotton with a polyester filling that is helpful for people with allergies.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
So there's some real downsides to the way the administration is bunching these requests.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunching
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The protruding bracket behind the air guide appears to be a cable guide, and the box behind the cable guide is a three-drive cage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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With handbags seamlessly protruding from skirts, pantyhose covering stacks of massive bangles, doses of hot pink and big fur, the collection was made for social media consumption.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Given the intense commercialization and crowding on Mount Everest in the spring, and the increasingly unstable fall weather driven by climate change, even Andrews wonders if the Mount Everest speed record is attainable.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside,
10 Oct. 2025
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With its crisp bubbles and endless flavor options, the drink has exploded in popularity, crowding store shelves and trending across social media.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The mogul then posted a clip of herself poking fun at her look while getting final touch-ups of her face mask from her glam team at the Academy Museum gala.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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But instead, teammate Nick Cousins was poking a little fun at Pinto’s contract situation and drew some laughs, including from Pinto himself.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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After huddling over an onX map, our small orange army decided to head for the shelter belt on the far north edge of the field.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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Groups of lawmakers have been huddling on the Senate floor and in hallways around the chamber working to craft a compromise to reopen government and extend the expiring health care tax credits and subsidies.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the scene, when Zoey and Mira catch sight of the guys, their eyes turn into bulging red hearts, then change shape several more times as the attraction escalates.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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There's the bug, their main mascot, a green critter with giant bulging eyes.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Making Mulch Volcanoes Landscaping services like to build mulch volcanoes around tree trunks, piling them higher and higher each year.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Beijing’s stance is made all the stronger by data piling up in its favor.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Bunching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunching. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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