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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
Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
This soluble fiber adds bulk to stool and ensures its smooth passage through the GI tract.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Beans can be added as the main protein in a vegetarian dish or used in meat dishes to bulk them up with additional protein and fiber.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 14 June 2024
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Noun
The House plan would impose a $2.25 per gallon tax on THC beverages sold in bulk and a 29-cent per pint tax on THC beverages sold in containers less than a gallon.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
This soluble fiber adds bulk to stool and ensures its smooth passage through the GI tract.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
For example, many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Beans can be added as the main protein in a vegetarian dish or used in meat dishes to bulk them up with additional protein and fiber.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
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Then, the initiative would require a majority of both La Jollans and the rest of San Diego to support La Jolla’s secession.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Instead, tariffs threaten to increase prices and create shortages of certain generic medications, which account for a vast majority of U.S. prescriptions.—
Rebecca Robbins,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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For some people, intensive insulin treatment can contribute to weight gain.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The hosts talk about the small sample size being used by fans, and whether many are overreacting.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In fact, with some $750 billion of additional revenue slated to come in from President Trump’s tariffs, the size of the tax cut should be very substantially increased.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Insufficient protein intake accelerates sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, which in turn increases vulnerability to illness, injury, and functional decline.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, a new moon will rise on April 27; therefore, resulting in dark skies and increasing the chance of visibility.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Common side effects include diarrhea, bloating, gas, and dizziness.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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This provides the advantage of improving tannin equilibrium by exposure to cooler nights, but also enhances the risk of exposure to rainfall, which can bloat grapes and encourage mold and mildew.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Blood rushes through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the aorta to split; normal blood flow throughout the body may slow or stop.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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It’s also said to encourage oxygenation in your body, contributing to endurance, strength, and energy levels—long-distance runners are apparently fans for this reason.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The social equity dimension of Drummond’s work is clearly as important to him as the aesthetic outcomes.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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This acknowledges the social dimension of building alternatives to entrenched platforms.—
Damion Taylor,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some critics have also said the doctors were used in propaganda and voter mobilization efforts to boost the chances of Venezuela’s socialist government and were pressed by superiors to inflate patients’ treatment numbers.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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He was honorably discharged after he was seriously injured on a jump when his parachute failed to inflate fully.—
Sabrina Clay,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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