- present participle of bulk.
bulking
Britishnoun
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the expansion of excavated material to a volume greater than that of the excavation from which it came
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an increase in the volume of dry sand when its moisture content is increased
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That time has largely passed, but he still recommends bulking up flavors with celery seed, anise and cumin, all of which naturally contain sodium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
He had to "change everything" about himself for the role, from growing an "awful beard" to changing his hair and bulking up his muscles.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
Jason Schloetzer, a business professor at Georgetown University, said in an interview that tech companies were still shrinking staff after bulking up during the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 1, 2026
Even small companies are bulking up efforts to safeguard top brass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
“Looks like the away team really puts an emphasis on bulking up.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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