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.
is bulking
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present progressiveof bulk (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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DoorDash is bulking up internationally, acquiring Deliveroo in the U.K. to deepen its European footprint.
From Barron's ● Dec. 10, 2025
Meanwhile, Mescal is bulking up for his starring role in “Gladiator 2.”
From Salon ● May 11, 2024
Her team is bulking up organizing and seizing on the advantage of the senator being from the region to spur grass-roots momentum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2019
Hachette Book Group is bulking up for a long-term battle with Amazon, the giant online retailer.
From New York Times ● Jun. 24, 2014
The first method is bulking larger every day, especially in country districts and in camps.
From Preventable Diseases by Hutchinson, Woods
