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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
Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Democrats and progressives are uneasy about the concentration of investment power in the hands of a few fund management firms that vacuum the vast bulk of investment dollars into their index funds, notably BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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
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Noun
Lopez recommends choosing wholesome picks like brown rice, barley, whole wheat pasta and oats in bulk to save money and use in multiple meals.
Fruits and vegetables.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Democrats and progressives are uneasy about the concentration of investment power in the hands of a few fund management firms that vacuum the vast bulk of investment dollars into their index funds, notably BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
For example, many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
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Authorities in Gaza do not distinguish between civilians and Hamas fighters when reporting casualty figures, but the health ministry and the United Nations say the majority of deaths are women and children.—
Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Today those accounts, which represent the vast majority of their liquid assets, have between $800,000 and $2.3 million in them according to Schumer’s disclosures, which only require ranges of asset values.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Florida persevered despite losing starting sophomore power forward Alex Condon, who limped off the floor without putting any weight on his right ankle with 12:16 left in the first half.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bigger pieces carry a more substantial visual weight—for example, a dangly pair of earrings and a thick necklace can sometimes be too overpowering together and might end up taking away from the rest of your look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The type of wood used for the barrels, the size of the barrels, and the temperature and humidity conditions in the aging warehouses significantly influence the oxidative process and the flavor profile of the Tawny Port. Portuguese and American oak are used in Port wine production.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past usage, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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The change was stark, as Paramount has been a leader in promoting diversity in Hollywood, championing initiatives to increase representation on-screen through programming as well as behind the scenes, through programs designed to diversify writers, directors and producers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the fall, that amount was increased with no new funding attached, and now each subsidy is about 20% more expensive.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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In addition to needing to poop, this sensitivity can sometimes cause diarrhea and bloating.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some Southland school districts have come under fire in past years for bloating salaries for administrators.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Israeli strikes Friday night killed at least nine people, including three children, in a house in Gaza City, according to Al Ahli Hospital, which received the bodies.—
Bassem Mroue and Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Albers’ lifelong exploration of how colors relate to one another has created a vast body of art, many with unexpected color pairings that can bring new energy to a space.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The 14th edition of the Taipei Biennial will explore the many dimensions of yearning.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Beyond its evolutionary and cognitive dimensions, the research could have practical applications for human health.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some think those numbers are inflated, others an undercount: Medical journal The Lancet estimated 64,000 dead.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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If every passenger in the car prefers their own sleeping mat, Nemo Equipment has thin, lightweight sleeping pads that are easy to inflate.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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