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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
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Through this program, the county provides the funding and Undue Medical Debt acquires qualifying debts in bulk for a fraction of their face value from provider partners such as hospitals and health systems along with collection agencies.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.
—Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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Noun
Acquired in bulk for pennies on the dollar from hospitals and collection agencies, the debt by its very nature belongs to those least able to pay, so there’s no way to request or apply for the relief.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Through this program, the county provides the funding and Undue Medical Debt acquires qualifying debts in bulk for a fraction of their face value from provider partners such as hospitals and health systems along with collection agencies.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Verb
In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.
—Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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Until now, the vast majority of CMMI projects have been voluntary.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But multiple Republicans in the Senate, where the party holds a slim majority, have balked at its effects on the deficit, as well as several major proposals in the legislation that would result in millions of Americans losing access to Medicaid coverage.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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At the hospital in Toronto, aides had Sweet sit up in bed to demonstrate how his body had been impacted by his stroke: His left side couldn’t handle the weight and would fold under him.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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The sea mammals can live up to 90 years, and reach sizes of 60 feet in length and 40 tons, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
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The Mammuthus skeleton was mighty, too: nearly fourteen feet tall, flamboyantly curved tusks, femurs the size of hockey sticks.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Whether that caution slows adoption or increases security maturity remains to be seen, but the message is unambiguous: the era of unchecked AI optimism in federal cybersecurity is over.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The company said an indicator light on the vehicle fails to light up and warn drivers of a traction control system or dynamic stability control system issue, increasing the likelihood of them crashing.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Digestive symptoms like bloating and nausea are common.1 Almost half of all toxic megacolon cases are triggered by inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), like ulcerative colitis.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
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Fiber-rich foods can cause gas or bloating for people who typically follow a low-fiber diet.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
Noun
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One aspect of this is a narrow view of what women’s health encompasses – and a historic lack of paying attention to the unique ways that women’s bodies differ from men’s.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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My style is almost childlike, but the scale of it is pretty true — like the proportions of a head and a body.—
Mona Chalabi,
IndieWire,
2 June 2025
Noun
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There's a parallel dimension out there where this movie is really weird.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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While officials at Manchester City object to portrayals of their 2008 takeover by Sheikh Mansour, now vice-president of the UAE, as anything but a personal investment, those in Paris and Doha do not dispute the geopolitical dimension behind QSI’s acquisition of PSG.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Its core of hydrogen fusion will expand and, in doing so, inflate the outer atmosphere of the star into gross proportions.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
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With festering worries related to economic uncertainty, inflated costs, and federal policy whiplash, the popularity of park vacations is no coincidence.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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