bulk
noun
magnitude in three dimensions, especially great size or extent: a defensive tackle better known for his bulk than for his speed and agility.
has bulked
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present perfectof bulk (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In mitigation, he initially struggled with the intensity and physicality of Premier League football but has bulked up considerably since making the move from Bayer Leverkusen.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
J&J has bulked up with big cardiovascular acquisitions in recent years such as Shockwave and Abiomed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has bulked up and infamously called for “more masculine energy” in his company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2025
Entering the season at 200 pounds, there were also concerns about his strength, but he has bulked up and now weighs 224 pounds.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
Of late years Tibet has bulked largely in the public eye owing to international and diplomatic intrigues and our little war with it in 1904.
From Life in an Indian Outpost by Casserly, Gordon
