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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  • Additionally, hopping balls usually come with a weight limit to prevent users from bursting the ball and injuring themselves in the process.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • Juicy blueberries burst during baking, melding with the fresh peach juices for a gorgeous, saucy filling in this pie.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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  • The stands of the soccer stadium buzzed with anticipation.
    Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
  • All 10, minus goalkeeper Matt Freese, buzzed around SoFi Stadium’s temporary grass.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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“Pullulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulated. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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