pullulating

Definition of pullulatingnext
present participle of pullulate
as in bursting
to be copiously supplied a tough city neighborhood that has a reputation for pullulating with prostitutes and petty criminals

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Verb
  • Nobody’s certain how many visitors will materialize for the anniversary year, but the shop is bursting with merchandise.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • From fresh guacamole to flavorful enchiladas, everything is made with care and bursting with flavor.
    Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Stockholm is buzzing with vitality and optimism for the future.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 May 2026
  • The spring and summer months bring buzzing bees, blooming flowers, sunny skies and baby deer.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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  • But if the gland expands or droops, which is common with age, a portion of it can escape those confines, bulging out below the jawbone and appearing as a lump in the neck.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
  • Even casinos with bulging coffers have an upper limit.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
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“Pullulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulating. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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