Bulk
noun
A large mass or shape of something.
He threw the bulk of the blankets off the bed.
Often appears as...
- bulk of hair
- bulk of clothes
noun
The main or greater part of something.
The bulk of the work is now complete.
Often appears as...
- bulk of the work
- bulk of the population
adjective
Being in large quantities or not divided into separate units.
He bought it in bulk.
Often appears as...
- bulk purchase
- bulk order
verb
To make or become bigger, more noticeable, etc.
The issue bulked large at the conference.
Often appears as...
- bulk up
- bulk out
noun
A large mass or shape of something.
He threw the bulk of the blankets off the bed.
Often appears as...
- bulk of hair
- bulk of clothes
noun
The main or greater part of something.
The bulk of the work is now complete.
Often appears as...
- bulk of the work
- bulk of the population
adjective
Being in large quantities or not divided into separate units.
He bought it in bulk.
Often appears as...
- bulk purchase
- bulk order
verb
To make or become bigger, more noticeable, etc.
The issue bulked large at the conference.
Often appears as...
- bulk up
- bulk out
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Presence
Often refers to something's size or presence in a physical space, emphasizing its dominance or significance.
The mountain's bulk overshadowed the valley.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Specific
Used when exact size or number is not stated or needed, giving a general sense of largeness.
A bulk of supplies was delivered to the shelter.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Presence
Often refers to something's size or presence in a physical space, emphasizing its dominance or significance.
The mountain's bulk overshadowed the valley.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Specific
Used when exact size or number is not stated or needed, giving a general sense of largeness.
A bulk of supplies was delivered to the shelter.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Presence
Often refers to something's size or presence in a physical space, emphasizing its dominance or significance.
The mountain's bulk overshadowed the valley.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Specific
Used when exact size or number is not stated or needed, giving a general sense of largeness.
A bulk of supplies was delivered to the shelter.
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Why modern renewable...
bottom line bulk electricity storage and fossil fuel backup are the costliest ways to make the grid more flexible so we would use them last not first a breakthrough in cheap bulk storage would be helpful but not vital we needn't wait for it and the market isn't waiting only the myth holds us back thank you
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Whatever happened to...
would raise energy costs and threaten jobs. These obstacles led the government to delay changes, and mandate further research into the issue. But after a decade of mounting concern, Congress finally took action. Since the bulk of sulfur dioxide emissions came from power plants,
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Vermicomposting: How...
only to small worm bins, it's an emerging entrepreneurial enterprise. Large-scale facilities convert bulk organic waste and even manure into rich, black castings called black gold. Its value as a soil additive is unparalleled, and it can help plants resist harmful pathogens.
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Why are blue whales so...
to hold their bodies up against gravity. In water, the situation is quite different. Buoyancy counteracts the gravitational pull on the body and their great bulk is therefore partially supported by the water. So, the ocean is a great place for species
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Why you shouldn't worry...
fiber passes by sort of moseying along, doing all kinds of cool things. High-fiber foods physically take longer to eat, so they help us pace our meals. The bulk also slows down digestion, especially in the stomach, and makes you feel full longer.
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Sumo PIPE National...
of the wrestlers a traditional diet that includes choco lava a stew made from fatty meats cabbage eggs and bean sprouts helps them bulk up entering the ring girth is advantageous the rules are simple knock your opponent
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The astounding athletic...
which in turn sends commands to the quad, which is also running estimation and control algorithms. The bulk of our research is algorithms. It's the magic that brings these machines to life.
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The Largest Falcon in...
even bigger than peregrines their sheer physical bulk makes them the most powerful falcons in the world they can turn into a 200 mile an hour stoop in the blink of an eye
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Tranquilized Elephant...
and stands right underneath her three-tonne bulk. For her, being right under mum is the safest place in the world.
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Top 5 Nail-Biting...
her three ton bulk for her being right under mum is the safest place in the world
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Why modern renewable...
bottom line bulk electricity storage and fossil fuel backup are the costliest ways to make the grid more flexible so we would use them last not first a breakthrough in cheap bulk storage would be helpful but not vital we needn't wait for it and the market isn't waiting only the myth holds us back thank you
Video examples
Whatever happened to...
would raise energy costs and threaten jobs. These obstacles led the government to delay changes, and mandate further research into the issue. But after a decade of mounting concern, Congress finally took action. Since the bulk of sulfur dioxide emissions came from power plants,
Video examples
Vermicomposting: How...
only to small worm bins, it's an emerging entrepreneurial enterprise. Large-scale facilities convert bulk organic waste and even manure into rich, black castings called black gold. Its value as a soil additive is unparalleled, and it can help plants resist harmful pathogens.
Video examples
Why are blue whales so...
to hold their bodies up against gravity. In water, the situation is quite different. Buoyancy counteracts the gravitational pull on the body and their great bulk is therefore partially supported by the water. So, the ocean is a great place for species
Video examples
Why you shouldn't worry...
fiber passes by sort of moseying along, doing all kinds of cool things. High-fiber foods physically take longer to eat, so they help us pace our meals. The bulk also slows down digestion, especially in the stomach, and makes you feel full longer.
Video examples
Sumo PIPE National...
of the wrestlers a traditional diet that includes choco lava a stew made from fatty meats cabbage eggs and bean sprouts helps them bulk up entering the ring girth is advantageous the rules are simple knock your opponent
Video examples
The astounding athletic...
which in turn sends commands to the quad, which is also running estimation and control algorithms. The bulk of our research is algorithms. It's the magic that brings these machines to life.
Video examples
The Largest Falcon in...
even bigger than peregrines their sheer physical bulk makes them the most powerful falcons in the world they can turn into a 200 mile an hour stoop in the blink of an eye
Video examples
Tranquilized Elephant...
and stands right underneath her three-tonne bulk. For her, being right under mum is the safest place in the world.
Video examples
Top 5 Nail-Biting...
her three ton bulk for her being right under mum is the safest place in the world
Example 1 of 10
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Mike Huckabee
American Politician
The most important thing about global warming is this. Whether humans are responsible for the bulk of climate change is going to be left to the scientists, but it's all of our responsibility to leave this planet in better shape for the future generations than we found it.
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A. N. Wilson
English Writer
It is the woman - nearly always - in spite of all the advances of modern feminism, who still takes responsibility for the bulk of the chores, as well as doing her paid job. This is true even in households where men try to be unselfish and to do their share.
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Prashant Bhushan
Indian Lawyer
When a few people control the bulk of money, they can not only influence elections by money power - which enables various forms of advertising and propaganda campaigns - they can also corrupt and misuse all institutions of the state to influence elections.
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Arjun Rampal
Indian Actor
I can bulk up very fast. I can lift heavy weights because, like most people, I started off with heavy workouts. That's stayed in my muscle memory. I feel horrible when I feel my jeans are getting tight. Workouts peace me out.
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Simon Pegg
British Comedian
There are a lot of visual marks that have to be hit, and lines that need to be said in a right way - so there wasn't really any improvisation on the set when it came to the bulk of the script.
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Graham Hawkes
English Designer
The bulk of life on Earth lives in a peaceful place where the temperature is stable. There's hunting going on, but it's very civilized, like a slow ballet.
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Howard Nemerov
American Poet
It may be said that poems are in one way like icebergs: only about a third of their bulk appears above the surface of the page.
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Roger Mudd
American Journalist
In exchange for power, influence, command and a place in history, a president gives up the bulk of his privacy.
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Zoe Quinn
American Artist
The bulk of my work is comedy and I wanted to use the gaming world as a vehicle to deliver comedy.
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Devon Windsor
American Model
I really love Pilates. It lengthens and strengthens without bulking the muscles.
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Mike Huckabee
American Politician
The most important thing about global warming is this. Whether humans are responsible for the bulk of climate change is going to be left to the scientists, but it's all of our responsibility to leave this planet in better shape for the future generations than we found it.
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A. N. Wilson
English Writer
It is the woman - nearly always - in spite of all the advances of modern feminism, who still takes responsibility for the bulk of the chores, as well as doing her paid job. This is true even in households where men try to be unselfish and to do their share.
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Prashant Bhushan
Indian Lawyer
When a few people control the bulk of money, they can not only influence elections by money power - which enables various forms of advertising and propaganda campaigns - they can also corrupt and misuse all institutions of the state to influence elections.
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Arjun Rampal
Indian Actor
I can bulk up very fast. I can lift heavy weights because, like most people, I started off with heavy workouts. That's stayed in my muscle memory. I feel horrible when I feel my jeans are getting tight. Workouts peace me out.
Quote examples
Simon Pegg
British Comedian
There are a lot of visual marks that have to be hit, and lines that need to be said in a right way - so there wasn't really any improvisation on the set when it came to the bulk of the script.
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Graham Hawkes
English Designer
The bulk of life on Earth lives in a peaceful place where the temperature is stable. There's hunting going on, but it's very civilized, like a slow ballet.
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Howard Nemerov
American Poet
It may be said that poems are in one way like icebergs: only about a third of their bulk appears above the surface of the page.
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Roger Mudd
American Journalist
In exchange for power, influence, command and a place in history, a president gives up the bulk of his privacy.
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Zoe Quinn
American Artist
The bulk of my work is comedy and I wanted to use the gaming world as a vehicle to deliver comedy.
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Devon Windsor
American Model
I really love Pilates. It lengthens and strengthens without bulking the muscles.
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