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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Verb
  • The band whipping through Connecticut this week that really can’t be said to have burst from a large previously existing musical genre.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
  • Nearly three decades after Lara first burst onto screens, Legacy of Atlantis aims to honor the spirit of the original adventure while expanding the character for modern audiences.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 June 2026
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  • The Coburg Bar buzzes with a zappy, more visible, businesses-like energy.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Fans of the legendary designer and his whimsical, punk, off-kilter designs have been buzzing since the recent announcement that the Marc Jacobs Beauty brand would be making a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 June 2026
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  • And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
  • The top of my head had been level with the bulging briefcase the girl had tucked under her arm.
    Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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