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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
Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.
—Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Its compact design holds all your essentials including a phone, keys, and more without any bulk.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Noun
In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.
—Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Verb
Newell needs bulk on his 6-9, 224-pound frame to handle physical, stronger opponents.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Its compact design holds all your essentials including a phone, keys, and more without any bulk.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
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Advertisement The majority opinion faulted the lower courts for applying their injunctions beyond the plaintiffs in the case, preventing the Trump Administration from moving forward with several policy priorities.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
27 June 2025
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President Trump’s approval rating is underwater and a majority of voters believe the country is on the wrong track, according to a new poll released Friday.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
27 June 2025
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Woods has provided input on design and features, as well as significant feedback on aspects of the polos such as weight, collar stays, buttons, water absorbency, and fit.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Skubal’s broad shoulders have thus far been well-suited to handle the weight.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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When selecting flowering trees for the landscape, pay attention to site conditions and plan for the tree’s mature size.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Before the White House released its detailed budget proposal in May, NASA and other federal agencies were already scrambling to respond to the Trump administration's directives to shrink the size of the government.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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The bet is a next leg of L’Oréal’s increasing ambitions in the beauty-tech space, fueled by efforts to bring forth tech innovations that are accessible and solve solutions for everyday consumers.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Speakers said recent actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials had provoked increasing concern over the safety of local residents attending the Club World Cup games this summer at Hard Rock Stadium.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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This effectively turns Argos into more of a marketplace, thereby reducing the risks of inventory bloating and markdowns seen in previous quarters, which should make sales growth less volatile.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Other issues, like changes in bowel habits, bloating, or vomiting, can also take time to resolve.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2025
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From 2011 to 2015 McClay worked as a consultant advising firms and trade bodies on not-for-profit strategy and management, and on sustainable sourcing policies and standards.—
Alan McClay,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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Universities, industry associations, and regulatory bodies must collaborate to create an environment where quadruple bottom line thinking becomes the norm.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The traditional singular focus on profit is evolving into a more nuanced framework that balances four dimensions: people, planet, profit and purpose — the quadruple bottom line.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Local photographers documented the nuances of daily life in Cairo with intimacy and urgency, while international artists added new dimensions to the conversation, enriching the global context without overshadowing the local.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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The backlog has inflated the jail population by 13%, pushing it from 6,722 on Feb. 15 before the strike began to 7,605 as of Thursday, Vera Institute records show.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Ukraine claimed to have shot down or neutralized 475 of the 537 drones and missiles fired, though Ukraine and Russia are known to inflate the effectiveness of their air defense capabilities.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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