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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a heavy, hulking stone blocked the way
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as in athletic
strongly and heavily built
several hulking shot putters waited outside the throwing circle for their turn in the competition
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Recent Examples of hulking
The journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B will be a slow, stately crawl over roughly four miles that will up to 12 days, culminating in easing the mission’s hulking hardware onto the launch pad.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
In that defining moment in time, the defenseman has to decide whether the QB is in offensive or defensive mode – all while his hulking momentum is carrying him into the QB.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
This is all well above the figurative pay grade of Dunk, a simple, hulking youth who grew up squiring for Ser Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb).
—Judy Berman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
In that defining moment in time, the defenseman has to decide whether the QB is in offensive or defensive mode – all while his hulking momentum is carrying him into the QB.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
This is all well above the figurative pay grade of Dunk, a simple, hulking youth who grew up squiring for Ser Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb).
—Judy Berman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hulking
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Japan is considered one of Asia’s top snow sports destinations due to its powder snow, which attracts a large number of foreign tourists each winter.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Unlike traditional high-bypass turbofan engines, open-fan designs feature exposed fan blades, allowing for larger diameters with lower aerodynamic drag.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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During Georgia’s athletic association winter board meeting Friday, Athletic Director Josh Brooks joked about how President Jere Morehead had gotten Brooks involved in a lot of the administrative work that comes with running college football.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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After-school and athletic events are also canceled Monday.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026
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That presently appears to be a sizable challenge; the Padres lost several key players in free agency, and their only notable acquisitions have been the return of starting pitcher Michael King and the addition of infielder Sung-Mun Song.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Nearly 350,000 Haitians are set to lose their TPS this week, and a sizeable share of them care for older Americans.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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With burly melancholy, Wong plays Ah Tseng, a Chinese migrant worker employed — with his young nephews — in the Rock Springs coal mines, though introduced on an idle day off in their makeshift camp.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Peat, meanwhile, is a freak athlete, a big burly forward with explosive verticality.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yet these shady financing deals can leave survivors owing substantial fees and interest, sometimes consuming a significant portion of any eventual award.—
Jaime Huff,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the show – which launched with a DJ set by longtime Carey friend and producer Jermaine Dupri – Carey’s admirers dug into her substantial catalog with gusto.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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All of Russia is centered around Putin’s rule, and Putin is represented as the powerful male leader upon whose shoulders Russian greatness rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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And yet some of Rieder’s prior comments on Trump policy priorities, his lack of government experience and political donations to Trump critics could work against his candidacy for the powerful position.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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By the time it was released there had already been early reviews and considerable buzz.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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As of press time, prices are hovering around $4,400 per ounce, about double the price just two years ago, drawing the attention of criminal groups looking to abuse the land and the local people for considerable profit.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
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The team can help plan reindeer and husky rides, reindeer farm visits, snowmobiles tours across the area’s fells and taiga forests, or Aurora-chasing tours, guided by local experts.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Something had pulled it out of the tree, breaking off the husky limb on which it was tied.—
William J. McRae,
Outdoor Life,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Hulking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hulking. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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