Definitions

bulge

[buhlj] / bʌldʒ /

NOUN

swollen object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lump nodule wart

STRONG

blob bump bunch bunching convexity dilation distention excess excrescence gibbosity growth hump intumescence jut outgrowth outthrust pouch projection prominence promontory protrusion protuberance sac sagging salience superfluity swelling tuberosity tumefaction tumor

WEAK

nodulation

Antonyms

STRONG

depression ingrowth

VERB

project outward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloat protrude swell

STRONG

bag balloon beetle billow dilate distend enlarge expand extrude jut overhang poke out protuberate

WEAK

bug out pop out puff out stand out stick out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

shrink tighten

STRONG

abridge compress contract lessen lower reduce

WEAK

cave in depress

Example Sentences

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Smith, who still has nine chances to add to his bulging Ashes legacy, should do the same after a day of uncharacteristic talk.

From BBC

“What else do you have?” the resident shouted, a blue artery bulging in his neck.

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re vicious caricatures of Richard Nixon, with his face reduced to bulging, stubbled cheeks and a tubular nose.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, a buildup bulges outside of the golf course, as security holds fans at the entrance.

From Los Angeles Times

There is an air of inevitability around Harry Kane this season, as he breaks records and sees nets bulge for Bayern Munich.

From BBC