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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
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Retailers are even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there are five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff and Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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
Customers can also buy physical key tags in bulk on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption website.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Retailers are even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there are five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff and Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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
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And his only other big move in taking out Anika was done out of sight from the majority of the jury during the pre-merge.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The agency may not have more than a 3-2 partisan majority for either party.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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The gross weight bumps the Cybertruck into a UK driving license category above the one for cars alone.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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Eli Lilly is partnering with direct-to-consumer telehealth platform Ro to get medications like its popular weight loss treatment Zepound to consumers.Peter Green, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
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If the gift is more significant in size, tape pages together to create a custom design if the gift is larger.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although similar in size, shape, and cooking methods, sweet potatoes have slightly superior health benefits and nutritional properties.Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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By all measures, the company exceeded all expectations thanks to customer participation and decided to significantly increase the initial pledge to $11 million.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The presence of dogs may also increase levels of distraction and stress for other, non-dog-toting employees.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Moving after meals can support digestion, reduce bloating and enhance your energy — leaving you feeling refreshed rather than weighed down.Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Among the most common ones are: Eating excessive amounts of the sweetener may lead to bloating or diarrhea.Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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The bodies left by those who couldn’t make it through are signposts.Jason Saltzman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But many of the microbial species were also found throughout the body.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite the fact that its exterior dimensions measure much smaller than a Rivian R1S, a Porsche Cayenne, or an Audi Q7, the Gravity boasts more interior space for passengers than a Chevrolet Suburban.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Soleil dials add a new dimension to the Manometro, offering Tuscan style and flair – a watch that Marcello would wear while delivering his memorable quotes in Under the Tuscan Sun.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Providing vague or incomplete financial data, or worse, inflating numbers to seem more profitable, will only lead to a rejection.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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So, whereas the original robot had to take the time and energy to alternately inflate/deflate two actuators per up-and-down wing-flapping cycle, the new bot only has to activate one.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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