pullulate

verb

ˈpəl-yə-ˌlāt How to pronounce pullulate (audio)
Definition of pullulatenext
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a tough city neighborhood that has a reputation for pullulating with prostitutes and petty criminals

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  1. burst
  2. buzz
  3. bulge
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  • Trees and grasses burst from the creek beds to support the diverse native fish below and migratory birds above.
    John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Too Faced Kissing Jelly Non-Sticky Lip Oil Gloss $29 $20 Sephora Lip oil burst onto the scene in 2023, and as 2024 comes to a close, the Too Faced Kissing Jelly Non-Sticky Lip Oil Gloss proves the trend is here to stay.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of burst
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  • Brody has been generating awards buzz surrounding The Brutalist, with the movie recently being named the best film of the year by the New York Film Critics Circle and Brody clinching best actor from the group as well.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • At the annual open house, just before 9 a.m. on a Saturday in early December, the grounds are buzzing with activity at The Brookwood Community garden center.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of buzz
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  • The slightly bulging pipe was an inescapable problem.
    Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Since then, hundreds of requests have been politely turned down and Sunday’s looked destined to join that bulging collection.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of bulge
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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