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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Verb
  • By the time Aubry came back for season 38, her head was swirling from her time in the reality television bubble, and her psyche was ready to burst.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Still, my pick is Astropical by the power duo Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana — a cosmic-tropical oasis bursting with vibrant sonic textures that feel both exhilarating and otherworldly.
    Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Someone buzzed him into the senate offices.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Ibeh delivered a flurry of shots, which caused the crowd to buzz.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The surrounding metropolitan area has similarly bulged.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The workshop was a leather Pouch, bulging with what a child can win.
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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