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as in protrusion
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
several bulges in the old vinyl flooring in the dingy bathroom
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
she got the bulge on him in the race for the statehouse
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sides of the returning camper's suitcase bulged with a month's worth of dirty laundry
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Recent Examples of bulge
Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
Aortic aneurysm: An aortic aneurysm occurs when a bulge forms in the aorta, the large artery that carries oxygen from the heart.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Ben Sin, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
On the field, Orozco was successful in her first season before missing last year due to the aforementioned bulging disc.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Even today, fashion, whether straight or gay, avoids any hint of a bulge.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
Aortic aneurysm: An aortic aneurysm occurs when a bulge forms in the aorta, the large artery that carries oxygen from the heart.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Early foldable phones bulged out of my pant pockets, and looked chunky in the hand.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
On the field, Orozco was successful in her first season before missing last year due to the aforementioned bulging disc.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulge
Noun
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The strapless champagne mermaid gown was classic Old Hollywood glamour, but its exaggerated blade-like protrusion from the bust served as a reminder to the body horror.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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The domed protrusions act like pixels, creating a ghost pattern of windows on the façade.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gemini is then able to engage in conversation about the advantages of potential options.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cybercriminals understand this mindset and take full advantage of it.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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On the back, the 9a breaks from Pixel tradition, replacing the width-spanning camera bar with a small module protruding from the back.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today’s styles run the gamut from nostalgic hearts and classic knots to bursting stars and beachy swirls.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Van’s plane is slightly different, with a pop-culture flair, and this time, young Van and old Van watch the movie of her death on a projection screen and ponder what comes next.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Snow White, of course, earned far less than early projections in its opening weekend with a $42.2 million take from 4,200 North American theaters and tumbled 66% in its second frame with a $14.3 million tally.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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A day after declaring their intention to capture large swathes of the crowded enclave, Israeli forces pushed into the city on Gaza's southern edge which had served as a last refuge for people fleeing other areas for much of the war.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pro tip: Downtown will be buzzing with excitement, and parking will be limited, so rideshare apps or carpooling might be your best bet.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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Steven’s phone buzzed shortly after the first-half buzzer.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Bulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulge. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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