as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the accumulating of newspapers in the basement over the years is really getting out of hand
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as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of complaints about that mail order firm is really accumulating
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as in collecting
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in amassing
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulating
Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The infrastructure gap, however, is already accumulating.
—Piyush Patel, Fortune, 19 June 2026
And the system notices in a quiet, accumulating way.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
In Broward County, large columns of smoke were visible over Fort Lauderdale, while residents in Miramar reported ash accumulating on vehicles and outdoor surfaces.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 17 June 2026
This helps prevent crumbs, dust, and sticky residue from accumulating in hard-to-see areas.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Studies have found microplastics accumulating in human blood, the brain and reproductive systems.
—Lisa Emili, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.
—Mark Selig, New York Times, 12 June 2026
The hard part for retirees—accumulating the savings—has already been accomplished.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
While snow totals remain uncertain, this storm is forecast to bring colder air and has a better chance of bringing more widespread and meaningful accumulating snow, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations.
—Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Less than 60 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, stress has been accumulating for more than a century along the southern San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The infrastructure gap, however, is already accumulating.
—Piyush Patel, Fortune, 19 June 2026
And the system notices in a quiet, accumulating way.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
In Broward County, large columns of smoke were visible over Fort Lauderdale, while residents in Miramar reported ash accumulating on vehicles and outdoor surfaces.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 17 June 2026
This helps prevent crumbs, dust, and sticky residue from accumulating in hard-to-see areas.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Studies have found microplastics accumulating in human blood, the brain and reproductive systems.
—Lisa Emili, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.
—Mark Selig, New York Times, 12 June 2026
The hard part for retirees—accumulating the savings—has already been accomplished.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulating
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Consistency is the accumulation of decisions, habits, and behaviors repeated over a long duration of time.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Heavy wind can catch a sail and potentially pull it off the fixture or tear it; too much rain or snow accumulation can also pull it down and rip it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Designing your kitchen is a challenging process that can lead to costly mistakes, inefficient layouts, trendy finishes that date quickly, and extra fixtures that end up collecting dust.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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The investigation is 'ongoing' Both the FDA and CDC have classified their investigation as ongoing after collecting leftover formula in the affected states.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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Antar gained fame on social media in the region for his feats, amassing almost 60,000 followers on Instagram after posting videos of himself climbing some of Yemen's rugged landscapes.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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His career included directing 30 music videos and amassing a large TikTok following, recognized for his unique fashion and stage persona.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Weather also influences how much local governments will dig into tax revenues to shield us, including building stronger infrastructure to better direct the flow of stormwater, assembling emergency management teams and equipment, and organizing shelters.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Inside the box, everything is clearly labeled, which is important, as assembling the Snapmaker is a bit more involved than other closed-frame consumer models.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Contingency lane closure, as needed, would see Miami police temporarily close the northbound right lane on Biscayne Boulevard directly in front of the park to improve crowd circulation, and enhance safety conditions near event entrances and gathering areas.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Born in 1980s Hollywood as gathering spaces for new immigrants, these halls evolved into cultural centers.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Accumulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulating. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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