pullulated

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

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  • Swirl it into a sauce à la minute, at most—heat will burst the eggs and reduce texture contrast.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
  • The second half was a completely different story, bursting with action on both ends of the pitch.
    Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
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  • The raucous crowd buzzed, performing an anticipatory wave before Andrade saluted the judges.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Picture show New York City buzzed with excitement yesterday as fans flooded the streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship win since 1973.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 June 2026
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“Pullulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulated. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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