as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Recent Examples of bulky
This time around, Moto’s first tablet-style foldable, the Razr Fold, somewhat overshadows the flip phones, but a bulky $2,000 folding phone that isn’t made by Samsung occupies the smallest niche in the smartphone market.
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
This is part of the WAI system, which allows the sleeping bag to adapt to different weather conditions without becoming heavy or bulky.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Most laptops are either too bulky to carry everywhere or too limited to actually replace your main setup.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Existing fiber supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
This is part of the WAI system, which allows the sleeping bag to adapt to different weather conditions without becoming heavy or bulky.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Most laptops are either too bulky to carry everywhere or too limited to actually replace your main setup.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Existing fiber supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
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Biomimicry often fails when the design is too large, Hassanalian says, but is most efficient on the microscale.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Raising the competition in chatbot technology, this is largest overhaul of Google search in almost three decades.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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An unsettled gubernatorial contest In the gubernatorial race, none of the many Democratic candidates has been able to consolidate a sizable lead, creating a lingering apprehension that Republicans could somehow eke out a stunning upset in the biggest of blue states.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The food ranges from snacky to sizable, and the quality of dishes varies widely.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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The actress even wore them while traveling, paired with an oversized sweatshirt that’s ideal for cool cabins or crisp summer mornings.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Stewart paired hers with an oversized canvas barn jacket and caramel-colored heels.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the inclusion of six players who are capable of playing center back probably confirms what USMNT observers have believed for the better part of a year, that Pochettino is likely to field a back three/back five formation for a considerable chunk of the tournament.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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On the positive side, especially if this woman plans to have children, Miss Manners observes that losing the friendship will no doubt save you considerable time and money in the future.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Lee had fouled off a pair of pitches to begin the at-bat, falling behind 0-2 before his big swing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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The second-biggest hit came from sophomore center fielder Siena Balistreri, who roped a two-out, two-run double off the shortstop’s glove to stretch the lead to 6-3 in the fourth.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Pull out your credit card to shop elevated bedroom furniture finds like a stylish frame to sleep in on the weekends or a handsome dresser to store your trove of winter sweaters.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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Heidi Klum has the most handsome dates as son Henry and husband Tom Kaulitz accompany her to the amfAR Gala in Cannes on May 21.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Ciber ’s team work quickly under netting to mount a huge Browning heavy machine gun onto tank tracks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The eighth-inning bomb was huge, too.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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