bulk out

phr.v. to make a piece of writing or an idea longer or more detailed by adding more information.

phr.v. to increase the length or substance of a document, argument, or plan by adding supplementary material.

“I need to bulk out my essay with a few more examples before I hand it in.”

“The researcher decided to bulk out the literature review section to ensure the theoretical framework appeared sufficiently robust for the committee.”

phr.v. to make something physically larger or thicker by adding more of a substance.

phr.v. to increase the physical mass or volume of an object or mixture by adding filler or additional ingredients.

“You can bulk out the soup by adding some extra potatoes and carrots.”

“The manufacturer used cereal grains to bulk out the processed meat products, significantly reducing production costs while maintaining volume.”

phr.v. to make your body bigger or more muscular through exercise and eating more.

phr.v. to increase one's body mass or muscularity, typically through a combination of hypertrophy training and caloric surplus.

“He spent the winter at the gym trying to bulk out his shoulders.”

“After months of intensive weightlifting and a high-protein diet, the athlete managed to bulk out significantly for the upcoming season.”

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