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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In the teen’s case, five large keloids abruptly burst from her chickenpox scars, breaking out in different places on her body—on her right jaw, chest, abdomen, and right flank.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Amazon’s sale section is bursting with stellar deals this weekend — and these budget-friendly picks are no exception.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rivera and Baker were quickly buzzed inside and the two rushed up a flight of stairs after the suspect, the videos show.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Royals dugout buzzed with excitement as the ball went out.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Pullulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulated. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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