pullulated

Definition of pullulatednext
past tense of pullulate
as in burst
to be copiously supplied a tough city neighborhood that has a reputation for pullulating with prostitutes and petty criminals

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  • In the teen’s case, five large keloids abruptly burst from her chickenpox scars, breaking out in different places on her body—on her right jaw, chest, abdomen, and right flank.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Amazon’s sale section is bursting with stellar deals this weekend — and these budget-friendly picks are no exception.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • When the Embassy moved to Nine Elms in 2018, Londoners buzzed about who and what might move in in its stead.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • An hour later, my phone buzzed with a text from Pearlman’s wife.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Pullulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullulated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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