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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
Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
What the organization had in bulk was the stink of a horrific reputation well earned for over two decades.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 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
In addition, data shows these products are often bought in bulk, whether for an event like a bachelorette party or a wedding, or simply because the user never wants to be without.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
What the organization had in bulk was the stink of a horrific reputation well earned for over two decades.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 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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Trump on Thursday exhausted his last legal maneuver to stop the sentencing, after a narrow majority of Supreme Court justices declined to intervene.Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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As in the United States, polarization in South Korea has been growing unwieldy for years, but President Yoon Suk Yeol, now suspended, is the first president since the country’s democratic transition in the 1980s to rule without his party holding the National Assembly majority.Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Which Is Better for Weight Loss? Both oat and almond milk may be beneficial for weight loss.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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New and better weight loss compounds may be discovered.David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Fire officials have admitted they were overwhelmed by the size and speed of the fire.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Managing, interpreting and anticipating trends has become indispensable to businesses, regardless of size and scope.Abdulwahab Mohammed, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Investment in women's health is increasing, from VC to private equity.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The World Health Organization (WHO) wrote in its 2024 global tuberculosis report cases of the disease had increased internationally, with 8.2 million people worldwide being diagnosed in 2023.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Nausea, bloating, or a sore throat is possible after the procedure.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Some people have a milk intolerance, which may result in digestive symptoms such as gas, abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea after consuming dairy.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The sample will then be compared against DNA from relatives of the person whom the doctors suspect the body to be, Ukpo said.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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When the wolf sprang, Ron was standing in a depression so that only his upper body was visible to the wolf.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Her dress featured subtle ruching, adding texture and dimension to the minimalist silhouette.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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The pink ends pop so perfectly in the roll, with a cool mix of darker tones and vivid hot pink adding depth and dimension.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adams has touted decreases in migrant spending as a further sign the worst of the crisis is behind the city — although members of the City Council and the city’s Independent Budget Office have said the administration inflated cost estimates for migrant expenses.Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even the Chinese economy is shrinking relative to that of the United States in current dollar terms—the clearest gauge of a country’s purchasing power in international markets—and that measure flatters China, since Beijing inflates its numbers.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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