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Definition of pullulatenext
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a tough city neighborhood that has a reputation for pullulating with prostitutes and petty criminals

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Verb
  • Is your play area bursting at the seams?
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Hill burst upon the local high school scene as a sophomore, earning Central Texas newcomer of the year honors in 2023 after rushing for 1,428 yards and 20 touchdowns.
    Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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  • In 2004, the show was rebranded as The Soup, giving a nod to its predecessor while also expanding further into the pop culture moments that had everyone buzzing.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • By Elin McCoy, Bloomberg In a Brooklyn warehouse in early November, the 2025 New York Raw Wine fair was buzzing with drinkers hunting the latest in natural wine.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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  • From self-driving smart trailers with auto-dumping waste tanks to on- and off-road explorers that bulge out in every direction possible to maximize living space, some truly jaw-dropping and inspiring camper vans, travel trailers, large motorhomes and expedition trucks emerged in 2025.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
  • According to John Hopkins Medicine, an aneurysm is a weakened or bulging artery wall, and coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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