Pullulate

/ˈpʌljəleɪt/

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Rapid Growth

Pullulate emphasizes speed and abundance in the increase of something.

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After the rainfall, mushrooms began to pullulate in the forest.

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Figurative Use

Often used figuratively to describe the rapid spread of intangible things.

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Conspiracy theories began to pullulate online after the incident.

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Negative or Neutral

Can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, suggesting overwhelming numbers.

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During the crisis, complaints began to pullulate at the customer service desk.

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