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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
Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
The fleece lining adds warmth without bulk, and the water-resistant fabric is a pleasant surprise for unpredictable weather.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Questions remain about Pearce’s upper-body strength and, given his natural build, the team that drafts him will have to find the sweet spot for bulking him up without reducing his explosiveness.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In Cúcuta, the local economy depended on Venezuelans who crossed the border to spend their powerful currency on shoes and clothes, flaunting their wealth, often buying in bulk.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
The fleece lining adds warmth without bulk, and the water-resistant fabric is a pleasant surprise for unpredictable weather.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Questions remain about Pearce’s upper-body strength and, given his natural build, the team that drafts him will have to find the sweet spot for bulking him up without reducing his explosiveness.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
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Still, broad bipartisan majorities support photo ID requirements, according to recent polling by Pew Research Center.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Albemarle expects to receive about $660 million in cash from recent divestiture of its stake in businesses, including majority interest in its spinoff Ketjen Corp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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This enables, for example, ultra-fast charging while requiring only thinner cables, which saves weight and costs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The relentless weight of longing is largely absent from Fennell’s vision.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Rockies want pitches of all shapes and sizes.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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The lot size of the property measures 6,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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The program will start with 3,000 volunteers to be selected next summer and will gradually increase to 10,000 per year by 2030.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Allowing its use on these two common crops will drastically expand how much is applied and increase harm, advocates say.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Decades of pandering to public employee unions, bloating of bureaucratic staffs, and disregarding voter wishes regarding the outsourcing of local services and limiting pensions have been identified.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Possible side effects of stevia are bloating, nausea, dizziness, and numbness.12 There is also some concern that stevia may contribute to low blood pressure (hypotension).8 What Are Their Risks and Precautions?—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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For many Americans, the most vulnerable eating decisions of the day happen between lunch and dinner, and those decisions could have long-term consequences for how the body and brain handle blood sugar later in the day, according to recent research and reports.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 251 hostages taken in the attack were returned to Israel in various ceasefire agreements, with the remains of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the final body in Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some smells aren't the best, but fragrance adds another dimension to your home.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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The chunky shaker stitch is woven with subtle metallic threads for dimension, while the rich burgundy shade works now and transitions seamlessly into spring.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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These practices included charging high interest rates under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, imposing unlawful charges to inflate balances, and compounding interest.—
Chase Jordan
February 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Residents, including dozens during recent public meetings and out in the community, have expressed concerns that having a stadium in Wyandotte County and paying for the infrastructure upgrades needed to make that happen will inflate their home values and increase their property tax bills.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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