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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  • What used to be a one-stop barbecue shop is now a city bursting with countless dining options and cuisines, from street tacos to one of the best bowls of pho in the country.
    Caitlin Morton, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Fast radio burst traced to 'dead' galaxy The recent burst, called FRB 20240209A, throws that theory into question.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
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  • While Altadena, which has a large Latino population, was burning, social media started buzzing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was nearby conducting a raid, Salas said.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Only male cicadas sing or make that buzzing noise they’re known for.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • Over the last three games alone, the free-throw disparity has bulged to 42 attempts and 33 makes.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
  • According to reports, The Dallas Mavericks (20-15) will be without guard Kyrie Irving for one to two weeks as the star point guard recovers from a bulging disk in his back.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Pullulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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