verb🔗ShareTo appear or seem to be, as to bulk or extent."The clouds were bulking on the horizon, suggesting a strong storm was approaching. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo grow in size; to swell or expand."The dough is bulking nicely after sitting in the warm kitchen, ready to be baked into bread. "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo gain body mass by means of diet, exercise, etc."The athlete is bulking up for the competition by eating more protein and lifting heavier weights. "bodyphysiologysportfoodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put or hold in bulk."The grocery store is bulking up its supply of canned goods before the predicted snowstorm. "massactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo add bulk to, to bulk out."He is bulking up by lifting weights and eating more protein. "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA period of intentional weight gain."My brother is focused on bulking this winter to gain muscle mass for the next football season. "bodyphysiologysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
