BULKS Synonyms: 215 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of bulk

as in majorities

the largest part or quantity of something agriculture makes up the bulk of the country's economy

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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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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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verb

present tense third-person singular of bulk

as in increases

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Noun

The results of key races will impact the balance of power in Raleigh, where Democrats hope to pick up seats in the General Assembly and Republicans are trying to maintain their majorities in the state House and Senate.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
But in 2026, there’s been none of that pageantry as Republicans face long odds to hold both congressional majorities.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

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No day in Gaza is normal, but Friday stood out for its shouts of delight as athletes pulled trucks, flipped massive tires and heaved weights in a strength competition that drew cheering crowds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
The weights sit on the back and sides, meaning the front part of the chest stays unencumbered while the wearer gets her workout in.

— Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of weights

Noun

The flexible hydrogel could allow the battery to conform to different pipeline shapes and sizes.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Inspired by the rounded shapes of water droplets, the 22-piece collection features clusters of natural diamonds in varying sizes, set across sculptural surfaces of 14-karat yellow gold.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sizes

Verb

These improvements are intended to help military forces transport larger loads more efficiently and support operational demands across a range of environments.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
When your site loads quickly, visitors may stay longer, browse more and be more likely to convert.

— Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

In 2003, the bodies of 19 migrants were found in a sweltering truck southeast of San Antonio.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The arthropod group includes animals that are without a backbone or any bones at all, strictly speaking, their bodies being encased in a ringed, exterior tegument and having legs and, sometimes, wings.

— Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of bodies

Noun

Rather than cram more transistors onto a single layer of silicon, Huawei is stacking chips in three dimensions.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Full-scale, 10-foot Hulk standins helped actors and camera crews judge his dimensions on set, and even his pants required careful attention.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of dimensions

Verb

The agreement comes as electricity demand rises across the United States, driven partly by expanding data centers, manufacturing and electrification.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Dyerville Loop Road begins along the Eel River in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, then rises into the foothills of Humboldt County, California before dropping back down to the river near Fort Seward.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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