bulges 1 of 2

noun

plural of bulge
1
as in projections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something several bulges in the old vinyl flooring in the dingy bathroom

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2
as in edges
the more favorable condition or position in a competition she got the bulge on him in the race for the statehouse

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bulges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bulge
1
as in protrudes
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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2
as in bursts
to be copiously supplied this guidebook to San Francisco positively bulges with useful information

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Recent Examples of bulges
Noun
Inspect hoses every six months for damage like cracks, bulges, or corrosion to avoid leaks or bursts. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 It’s made from a four-way stretch fabric that shapes, smoothes, and minimizes bumps or bulges that may show through your T-shirt. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026 The tree is resting on wires as the root of the tree bulges up from the ground along William Penn Highway, a major roadway in the county. — Mamie Bah, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Galactic bulges tend to be the oldest parts of galaxies, forming billions of years before the disks, at least in the Milky Way's case. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 June 2026 Some online commenters in areas where it has been deployed also say the system struggles to properly level surfaces after holes are filled, which can lead to speed bump–like bulges. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026 During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported. — Claire Rush, Fortune, 28 June 2026 During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported. — ABC News, 26 June 2026 Artificially enlarging their crotch area, either by injecting their genitals with engorging chemicals or stuffing their underwear to create bigger bulges, allows the athletes to alter their suit measurements. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulges
  1. projections
  2. edges
  3. protrudes
  4. bursts
  5. protrusions
  6. advantages
  7. pokes
  8. buzzes
Noun
  • Find your way into more populated parts of the world, however, and projections suggest the entire planet could be yours in just three years.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Even optimistic projections form Fox Sports and Telemundo might not have anticipated that.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of projections
Noun
  • Fold the foil in half, then fold up the edges to make 2-inch-high sides.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • Authorities appeared concerned about the dangers of having a large crowd alongside the procession, with officials on loudspeakers urging the public to walk slowly, not to push and to stay to the edges of the street.
    — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of edges
Verb
  • These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.
    — Adam Williams March 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of protrudes
Verb
  • Things quickly take a terrifying turn during surgery when a scorpion tail suddenly bursts through Perry’s back, attacking one of the surgeons mid-operation.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Haaland bursts our bubble almost immediately by scoring in the opening five minutes, and Burnley miss a few good first-half chances, with striker Zian Flemming particularly culpable.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of bursts
Noun
  • Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • Officially, these prominent bumper protrusions were inspired by jet-age design and missile imagery.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of protrusions
Noun
  • Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Team Mexico will certainly enjoy some home field advantages with the altitude and its fans.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of advantages
Verb
  • The second is a vent which pokes out above your clothes, to move warm air away from you.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Definition of pokes
Verb
  • Your phone buzzes in your pocket.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Every once in a while, a player buzzes in with an answer that truly catches fans off-guard.
    — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Definition of buzzes

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