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BULGES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Bulges.

Bulges - as a noun

Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

Example: "The gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bumpexcrescenceextrusiongibbositygibbousnessjutprominenceprotrusionprotuberanceswelling
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
projection
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bulges - as a verb

Swell or protrude outwards

Example: "His stomach bulged after the huge meal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pouchprotrude
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bag
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jutjut outprojectprotrudestick out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bulge outward

Example: "His eyes popped"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bug outbulge outcome outpoppop outprotrudestart

Cause to bulge or swell outwards

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulk

Example Sentences

"Her backpack bulges with books and supplies."
"The balloon slowly bulges as more air is blown into it."
"The suitcase bulges with clothing and souvenirs."
"The frog's throat bulges as it croaks loudly."
"The pregnant woman's belly bulges as the baby grows."
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Word Game Points

Is BULGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bulges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BULGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BULGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bulges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BULGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BULGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bulges is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BULGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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