1
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
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Currently, the states rely on taxes collected from hospitals and doctors, known as provider taxes, to cover a bulk of their share of Medicaid.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 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
Buy in bulk and save it for either later in the year or for next year.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Currently, the states rely on taxes collected from hospitals and doctors, known as provider taxes, to cover a bulk of their share of Medicaid.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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But Lehane said the vast majority of the 500 million people using the service are using it for free.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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The vast majority of top creators discussing politics are men.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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But in the enterprise, that model collapses under its own weight.—
Padraic O'Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The set is on sale in twin, full, queen, and king sizes, and each one includes one or two matching shams depending on the size selected.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Reportedly, the cost of this renovation has surged significantly over the past few years, with the budget increasing from $1.9 billion in 2023 to $2.5 billion by 2025.—
,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Verb
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After this major trade deal announcement with Japan, Trump is bloating that the country will now open up to U.S. cars, trucks, rice and other agricultural products.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The intestinal capacity to absorb water is limited to 1L (about 34 oz) per hour, and any more than that can cause discomfort and bloating.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Officers found the body covered by a garbage bag off the side of the road.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 July 2025
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Appointees can instruct government scientists to comb through the revised body of evidence and highlight every disagreement or limitation—regardless of its relevance or scientific weight.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Alison Brie Brie took her curls to new volumes, adding straightened forehead bangs for dimension.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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The specific dimensions and step-by-step instructions on how to build a proper burrow at home are available online.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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In 2022, The Republic found higher-than-allowed levels of pesticides in products purchased at a dispensary that had already cleared the testing process and a lab that consistently inflated its potency results.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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For businesses focused on scalability, AEI helps track efficiency without inflating operational costs.—
Jigar Kothari,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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