Definition of pullulatenext
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a tough city neighborhood that has a reputation for pullulating with prostitutes and petty criminals

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  • The escalating tensions came into sharp focus March 27, when animosity between GOP lawmakers in the two chambers of Congress burst dramatically into view.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Lendeborg today feels like an overnight sensation, bursting on the scene in his maize-and-blue out of nowhere.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • The eatery is consistently buzzing with energy, making for a fabulously fun atmosphere that bleeds into the rest of the hotel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • The Tar Heel pipeline isn’t exactly bulging with the kind of coach the UNC job could attract.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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