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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
Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
That led to Kene Nwangwu and Khali Herbert receiving a bulk of the carries.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Soon after, though, Bale bulked back up as Christopher Nolan came calling with Batman Begins (2005), which was followed by leading roles in Werner Herzog's Rescue Dawn (2006) and the underrated remake of Western 3:10 to Yuma (2007) alongside Russell Crowe.
—Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Everything has its own pocket or elastic slot, and the double-sided design offers extra storage without adding bulk.
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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.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulk
Noun
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
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The majority of Malbec in Bordeaux died out from frost in the 1950s, and Petit Verdot often ripens too late to make it into the final blend, so many vineyards have been replanted with other varieties over the years.—
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McCarthy has also opened up about her health and weight loss journey over the years.—
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This titanium whistle is about the same weight as a paper clip and is incredibly durable.—
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In October, Bari Weiss, best known for running the opinion website The Free Press, was named editor in chief of CBS News, despite not having experience running a news organization the size of CBS.—
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Both players have great size and upside.—
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The committee approved Lucas’s amendment and approved the recommendation to increase funding for the temporary jail.—
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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Additives like milk, cream, or artificial sweeteners may also cause bloating and digestive issues.—
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Eating too much kiwi can lead to digestive issues such as bloating, diarrhea, or vomiting.—
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Stokes, who seldom completes a five-Test series these days, had dragged his creaking, aching body through almost five full matches of hard, hot, energy-sapping cricket, like scraping butter over too much bread, but somehow soldiering on.—
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The hardware is built for intimacy, pairing a soft exterior with full-body sensors that react to a user’s touch on its head or neck.—
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Cast members are chosen for pieces, most importantly, based on height and body dimensions.—
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The production line is designed for electrode dimensions of up to two metres and is therefore suitable for multi-megawatt electrolyser systems.—
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Each one of the over 300 locations had to be 300 times less likely to fail than if there had been only one, pumping up the design, manufacturing and testing requirements – and inflating the cost.—
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The balloon is inflated to about 160 cc or more, gently spreading the tissue without cutting.—
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“Bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulk. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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