bulk up
verb
bulked up; bulking up; bulks up
: to gain weight especially by becoming more muscular
: to cause to bulk up
Examples of bulk up in a Sentence
she bulked up her hair with one hand as she reached for the shears with the other
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Economists have also cited cuts to federal government jobs and a more restrictive immigration policy, but warned that the uncertainty of tariffs would make companies reluctant to bulk up staff until the dust settles.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
The discovery of additional veligers in the Colorado River has prompted CPW to bulk up its sampling and testing staff.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 20 July 2025
Cooper bulked up to 240 pounds this offseason, maintained his explosiveness, and could be ready for a huge year.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Ferrero has selectively bought brands, including from Kellogg before the separation, to bulk up its lineup of products.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
The discovery of additional veligers in the Colorado River has prompted CPW to bulk up its sampling and testing staff.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 20 July 2025
Cooper bulked up to 240 pounds this offseason, maintained his explosiveness, and could be ready for a huge year.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Ferrero has selectively bought brands, including from Kellogg before the separation, to bulk up its lineup of products.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bulk up
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“Bulk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulk%20up. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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