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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
agriculture makes up the bulk of the country's economy
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the cookie lost a few crumbs, but the bulk of it remained
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
due to its bulk, we were unable to get the enormous bookcase into the back seat of the car
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as in to increase
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as in to bloat
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Recent Examples of bulk
Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Chefs share recipes that can be prepared in bulk on Sunday then easily modified as the week goes on.
Jan. 9, 2025, 3:26 p.m.
—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 14 June 2024
Laxatives such as magnesium may be used for constipation, while bulking fiber agents such as psyllium or calcium polycarbophil can reduce incontinence/urgency.
—Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024
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Noun
Suitable fiber-optic cabling can also be bought in bulk on Amazon, without the necessary spool to load it on a drone.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Chefs share recipes that can be prepared in bulk on Sunday then easily modified as the week goes on.
Jan. 9, 2025, 3:26 p.m.
—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Beans can be added as the main protein in a vegetarian dish or used in meat dishes to bulk them up with additional protein and fiber.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 14 June 2024
Laxatives such as magnesium may be used for constipation, while bulking fiber agents such as psyllium or calcium polycarbophil can reduce incontinence/urgency.
—Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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The majority of this 4.9-mile path is burned, outside of the last 0.55 miles that ends at Trippet Ranch.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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While a majority of the speakers at the meeting supported a special election for the open seat on District 1, the council voted 3-2 in favor of appointing Pikus, a master engineer at Broadcom and member of the Poway Budget Review Committee from 2022-24.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Think narrow sections with extra weight in the middle to give you more control for day-to-day styling at home.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
25 Jan. 2025
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Colorectal Cancer Symptoms The common symptoms are changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation, bright red rectal bleeding, dark blood in stool, cramps, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Outback fills some 70 percent of the massive island continent of Australia, roughly the size of the U.S.—
Dalton Johnson,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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Just watch and see how the size of bulky items like sweaters, coats, and scarves shrink.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.—
Marina P. Asins,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2025
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One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ovarian cancer may cause vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, back pain, bloating, and difficulty eating.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Usually people don’t like bloating, but that feeling of fullness can lead them to eat smaller portions or avoid unnecessary snacking, says Donelan.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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His rim protection remains a work in progress, as to be expected from someone whose body is nowhere close to filling out.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the non-governmental advisory body is already facing multiple lawsuits, including one alleging that DOGE violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which oversees the public accountability of federal advisory committees.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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The dimensions of the mold for the gold crosses alone must be accurate to within a fraction of a milimeter.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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As with all dimensions of character, but seen clearly with this dimension, our life experiences shape us, and with courage, often through crucible moments.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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This drop aligns with a common trend for new programs, where initial numbers tend to be inflated before stabilizing.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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On January 21, the day after the inauguration, chatter started to spread online that Meta was artificially inflating Trump's and Vance's follower counts by adding people who never intended to follow them.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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