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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
Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Both the fourth and fifth images came out great, although the fourth one bulked the subject up a little.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The top 10 Senate candidates by fundraising are evenly split between both parties, with the significant bulk of fundraising directed towards Senators Jon Ossoff of Georgia and Cory Booker of New Jersey.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Vaquero Bandido honors those traditions by leaving the product as natural as possible, with no juices to bulk it up, and an ingredients list showcasing nothing but beef and seasoning.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Both the fourth and fifth images came out great, although the fourth one bulked the subject up a little.
—Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
Just be aware that the weightier lenses will add bulk to your gear and may benefit from one of the best tripods.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The top 10 Senate candidates by fundraising are evenly split between both parties, with the significant bulk of fundraising directed towards Senators Jon Ossoff of Georgia and Cory Booker of New Jersey.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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Sunday night’s statement revealed that the approaches were for ENIC’s majority shareholding of just under 87 per cent.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This number varies by age and location, but in the instance that private child care providers can receive $10,000 through the ESA program, that means the majority of tuition could be covered for families considering this option.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Programs run from four days to two weeks and guests can focus on advanced longevity, an approach to slow cellular aging; a weight loss program; a stress relief option and corporate program to deal with leadership performance; and one to that seekds to rebalance and reenergize.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Approaching 36,000 acres in size, the fire moves closer to indirect containment lines as firing operations continue.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Before that, most groups received between $10,000 and $50,000, depending on the organization's size and reach in the community.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Federal Supplement Security Income payments would increase for January but those payments would be made at the end of December.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cue: a surge of IBS symptoms, which can include abdominal pain, bloating, and typically either constipation, diarrhea, or both.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
27 Aug. 2025
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His removal comes amid broader Trump administration frustrations with the DIA, including slow development of its MARS data system and criticism from Elon Musk's efficiency team, which branded the agency bloated.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Apart from lifting the ban on social media, the protesters’ other demands included that the Prime Minister resign and that Nepal establish an independent watchdog body similar to an ombudsman to monitor corruption.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This pair of pull-on pants comes in gray and a gray plaid design that will add texture and dimension to so many of my fall outfits.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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But in India, there's another dimension to this problem.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Audits were skipped, promises were inflated, and the aftermath left not just financial damage, but reputational risk that continues to shadow the entire sector.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In another instance, the owners are accused of billing a family for a funeral that did not happen and inflating costs for transportation and cremation listed on the general price list, the complaint said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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