as in bursts
to be copiously supplied
a tough city neighborhood that has a reputation for pullulating with prostitutes and petty criminals
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The movie is a tour de force In IMAX, the format’s large screen and huge sound a perfect partner for the purple one’s charisma, which positively bursts off the screen.—
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Third Thursdays bring the festive Art Walk, when the district bursts with local art, live music, and technicolor vibes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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On football weekends, the whole town buzzes with maroon pride, fans, and festive energy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nyhavn’s vibrant waterfront dazzles with its iconic townhouses, while Vesterbro’s gritty-chic Meatpacking District buzzes with galleries and nightlife.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Pullulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulates. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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