NYT Dictionary

BULGING

/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
VerbNounGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of bulge

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

convexbulgepouchprotrudebagstartpopbulkbelliedbellying

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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