How to Use bulky in a Sentence
bulky
adjective
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The bone saw was bulky, and the Leatherman saw was too small.
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Matthew Every,
Field & Stream,
4 Jan. 2024
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Cons The shape is bulkier and doesn't pack down when not in use.
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Rebecca Carhart,
Peoplemag,
14 July 2023
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Big and bulky ones will take up a lot of space in your toiletry bag.
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Daley Quinn,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2024
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The city does not accept wet, moldy, dirty, or bulky items.
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Bailey Allen,
BostonGlobe.com,
1 Nov. 2022
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The wide shelf at the top can offer space for bulkier items.
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Kat Romero,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2024
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The wide shelf at the top can offer space for bulkier items.
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Mia Meltzer,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2024
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The exception is TVs, which are too bulky to store and ship.
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Bill Laitner,
Detroit Free Press,
22 Apr. 2022
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Say ‘bye’ to that old, bulky toolkit and ‘hello’ to this sleek son of a gun.
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Cristian Esteban,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2023
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Some earmuffs can be big and bulky, getting in the way of your gun.
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Travis Smola,
Field & Stream,
13 Mar. 2023
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Parkas are on-trend and often look less bulky than down puffers.
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Amber Joglar,
Popular Mechanics,
22 Nov. 2022
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So, bulky winter clothes took up most of the space in our luggage.
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Essence,
29 July 2024
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The glass is substantial and thick but doesn’t feel heavy or bulky.
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Laura Denby,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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The headsets are bulky, sweaty and make many people feel sick.
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Washington Post,
21 Apr. 2022
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Due to its big and bulky head, this is not the best caulk gun for sealing cracks in tight spaces.
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Nor'adila Hepburn,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2024
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The tongue base could be very big and bulky, again, reducing the airway size.
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Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
29 June 2023
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As such, Laniakea is free of bulky beams and braces that hog space and spoil views.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Dec. 2023
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Makes pumping easy and doesn't feel bulky like a lot of pumping bras do.
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Laura Lajiness Kaupke,
harpersbazaar.com,
22 Apr. 2023
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Since this porch isn't very wide, the furniture couldn't be bulky.
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Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2022
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A bit bulky and hard to store, so not ideal for small spaces.
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Olivia Avitt,
Peoplemag,
24 Sep. 2023
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However, the body of the tape measure is on the large side and may be too bulky to fit in the pocket of a tool belt.
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Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Nov. 2022
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Also, the tight cuff might be too much for those with the unique combo of narrow feet and bulky calves.
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Douglas Schnitzspahn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2023
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Winter coats don’t need to be bulky to keep you warm and toasty — and the Vuori Meysan Down Jacket is proof.
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Jessie Quinn,
Peoplemag,
24 Jan. 2024
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Skip bulky cat trees and mount a comfy perch directly to the wall.
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Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2022
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The tubes can be bulky and impact their quality of life.
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Ida Emilie Steinmark,
Discover Magazine,
13 Jan. 2023
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Feel free to dump your bulky sweaters in the back of your closet and break out your sundresses.
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Korin Miller,
Women's Health,
19 Mar. 2023
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For example, a band that’s too thick for your wrist could feel heavy and look bulky.
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Irene Richardson,
WWD,
24 June 2024
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The form is just bulky enough to announce itself and comes in basic black or white.
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New York Times,
21 Apr. 2022
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Knife block sets are often bulky and filled with extra knives, but not this one.
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Nicole Papantoniou,
Good Housekeeping,
24 Oct. 2022
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Ringing in at $50, the style is designed to provide ultimate warmth without feeling heavy or bulky.
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Kelsey Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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Pillows Keep at least two extra pillows stored with your bulkier surplus linens.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2024
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