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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
In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2025
The case reflects a larger trend reported on by the Sentinel this month, that a bulk of those booked into jail with ICE detainers face nothing more than traffic charges.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 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
In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Verb
After pitching in bulk behind Ohtani on Wednesday, Sheehan will get the start Tuesday, between Glasnow and Ohtani against the St. Louis Cardinals.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2025
The case reflects a larger trend reported on by the Sentinel this month, that a bulk of those booked into jail with ICE detainers face nothing more than traffic charges.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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Plea bargains resolve the vast majority of criminal cases.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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Altogether, those efforts could yield Republicans nine or more additional seats to bolster their House 219-212 majority in advance of an election that may favor the Democrats, as Trump's approval rating sags.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The ensemble additions lend weight to one of Apple’s hottest upcoming shows.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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However, the fact that the former head of the Institute of National Remembrance is a political newcomer who was little known to the public before PiS threw its weight behind him means there is much uncertainty about how his presidency will pan out, political observers say.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Last year, Disney agreed to pay the NBA $2.6 billion a year — nearly twice the size of its previous deal — in order to keep a package of games that includes the NBA Finals.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Pepper Cannon also adjusts easily to so many different grind sizes.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump also targeted Walmart after the retailer warned its prices would increase to absorb the cost of his tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The addition of more NFL programming increases the value.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Common side effects include temporary worsening of abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and IBS symptoms.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Intermittent fasting may cause temporary gastrointestinal issues like bloating, gas, and constipation due to changes in digestion and the gut microbiome.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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Once in the body, CO molecules hijack your red blood cells, overpowering oxygen in the bloodstream and shutting off critical O2 supply to the brain, heart and other organs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Aug. 2025
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Tourism and travel contributed $1.3 billion to Rwanda’s economy in 2024, a new high according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the body expects tourism’s contribution to the economy to rise by 13% this year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The series does not shy away from examining the racial dimension of the disaster and its aftermath.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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The main thrust of democratic socialism—economic fairness—resonates with many Americans, but potentially more so with racial minorities due to their history of exclusion from the workforce, housing, and other critical dimensions of the American ecosystem.—
Jerel Ezell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Former Denver restaurateur Alex Gurevich has been sued by the buyer of his auto body shop, who claims that Gurevich used false financials to inflate a $4.4 million sales price.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another founder reclassified expenses to inflate margins.—
Shayne Fitz-Coy,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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