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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  • Rico, his wife Michele and daughter Mia burst from their chairs and cheer as Domino flexes his arms, each sleeved in tattoos of dominoes, palm trees and a Cuban cafetera with biceps.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
  • My heart is constantly bursting open, while also breaking into a million pieces.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • Months after Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie ice cream sandwiches landed in grocery stores, Hudsonville Ice Cream is back with Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream Bars — and social media is already buzzing about them.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Lunar scientists have been buzzing about the topographical features of the moon’s surface that the astronauts will be able to glimpse with the naked eye — including spots along the moon’s right edge and the far side.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
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  • But a fair number of Mudryk’s attempts end up bulging the roof of the net with power and precision, and very few are saved.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • 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
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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