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as in swollen
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as in bursting
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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sides of the returning camper's suitcase bulged with a month's worth of dirty laundry
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Recent Examples of bulging
Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
And the big, bulging, muscles that let Hulk SMASH so effectively aren't the same as carrying a lot of excess fat.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2021
Indian streamer ALTBalaji has revealed a focus on the burgeoning Indian youth market and a bulging slate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2021
Meanwhile, the green frogs are very interested in what is going on right in front of their little bulging eyes.
—Cori Brown, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 July 2021
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Adjective
Particularly, the bulging transition from the more upright trapezoidal lower section of the grille to the hood throws us off.
—Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022
And the big, bulging, muscles that let Hulk SMASH so effectively aren't the same as carrying a lot of excess fat.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2021
Indian streamer ALTBalaji has revealed a focus on the burgeoning Indian youth market and a bulging slate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2021
Meanwhile, the green frogs are very interested in what is going on right in front of their little bulging eyes.
—Cori Brown, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 11 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulging
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While tending to their garden this fall, homeowners in upstate New York spotted what appeared to be two giant teeth protruding from the soil, partially concealed by plant fronds.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to the news release, the mastodon jaw was found protruding from the topsoil, which caught the homeowner's attention.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Québec, Canada Québec is a province just bursting with culinary riches, outdoor adventure, fascinating culture, unique traditions and stunning landscapes.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Or Shamar Joseph bursting through Australia in Brisbane.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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His eyesight was failing and his eyes were bloodshot and protuberant.Hermione Lee, The New York Review of Books, 21 Sep. 2022
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Hours and hours of rubbing abrasive pumice across the roughened marble resulted in the lustrous surfaces of the sculpture, including the high sheen of Pan’s taut chest and ribs, muscular right arm, and protuberant belly.William A. Wallace, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022
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That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cast member Bowen Yang appeared dressed as a drone alongside segment host Michael Che, poking fun at the mystery which has left lawmakers and the public demanding answers from government agencies.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Blinking, stationary, speeding and zipping and buzzing.Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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And speaking of the election — in the days leading up to contest, X started buzzing with posts suggesting Smollett should add portraying Kamala Harris to her resume of real-life film roles.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Only a comprehensive dilated eye exam can detect AMD.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: At 17 weeks pregnant, the fetus was starting to come out of her dilated cervix, according to the report.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bloating causes your belly to feel full and look distended.Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024
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But for all its brawn and atmosphere and robustly choreographed combat, this is a distended historical tapestry too sprawling to remain compelling, particularly when its focus veers away from the central couple.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Forest fans were willing to forgive some rather turgid soccer and dreadful results as long as there was a chance Cooper could keep them up.Steve Price, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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But England will inevitably, after a turgid, monotonous performance comprising three shots on target to Switzerland’s nine, creep through, either 1-0 or 2-1, and prolong the nation’s agony for at least four more days.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
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“Bulging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulging. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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