bulks 1 of 2

noun

plural of bulk
1
as in majorities
the largest part or quantity of something agriculture makes up the bulk of the country's economy

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2
as in weights
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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3
as in sizes
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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bulks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bulk
1
as in increases

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as in bloats

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulks
  1. majorities
  2. weights
  3. sizes
  4. increases
  5. loads
  6. bodies
  7. dimensions
  8. rises
Noun
  • The administration confronts anger over rising costs, reclassified casualties and Brent crude near $95 a barrel, with gas prices and inflation squeezing Americans as Republicans try to protect narrow congressional majorities.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In no country did a majority name China, whereas the United States won majorities in five countries.
    — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of majorities
Noun
  • Now, this doesn’t mean going to the gym and picking up weights.
    — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Diaper sizing Both brands offer parallel sizes based on babies’ weights from newborn (under 10 pounds) to size 6 (35+ pounds).
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of weights
Noun
  • If a doorway intended to measure 1,200 millimetres was several millimetres out, the system could adjust joint sizes, select different bricks or cut materials.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This model has five compartments of various sizes, so there’s plenty of room and division.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sizes
Verb
  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • If a page loads its content dynamically or sits behind a login, a standard retrieval step never sees it.
    — Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Turnover and the shelter’s euthanasia rates were trending down; officers’ shifts were shorter and case loads smaller.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Their discovery drew immediate scrutiny of the owners of the funeral home, who previously operated a south suburban crematory that was shut down in March 2025 after the remains of more than 100 bodies were found improperly stored there.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Sunil Pandey Speaking with NBC News in Pokhara, Nabin Karki, a superintendent of police, said authorities were collecting DNA samples and displaying photos of the bodies found in hopes that family members might be able to identify them.
    — Surendra Phuyal, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bodies
Noun
  • But the tricky bit is doing so without eviscerating Congress’ regulatory powers across a lot of different dimensions, including criminal law, that the justices may also think important.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Super stylish thing there although a bit difficult at this (telephoto-lens) distance to get a feel for the dimensions of the piece.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dimensions
Verb
  • Customization Is Becoming Key in the Buying Process As the personal touch becomes paramount for customers, the need for custom pieces rises with it.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Out back, a custom stainless steel exhaust pipe rises vertically right next to the sissy bar, echoing classic vintage choppers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Bulks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulks. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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