as in accumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
a cumulative weight gain of 20 pounds over the course of a year
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Recent Examples of cumulative
Dunk perspective Not only does this season’s dunk contest at All-Star weekend feature the field with the lowest-ever cumulative scoring average, but more perspective arrived in the Heat’s injury report for Sunday.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The cumulative score from both matches will determine the team that advances to the quarterfinals.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Florida has gained $1 trillion in cumulative income from high-tax state refugees.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
The affordability gain is small, diffuse, and uncertain, but the economic distortions are real and cumulative.
—Josh Appel, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The cumulative score from both matches will determine the team that advances to the quarterfinals.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Florida has gained $1 trillion in cumulative income from high-tax state refugees.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
The affordability gain is small, diffuse, and uncertain, but the economic distortions are real and cumulative.
—Josh Appel, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulative
Adjective
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Szalay is an accumulative writer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Imagine further that any patriot in the country is able to tap into this computer at will in order to reap the benefit of all accumulative knowledge and wisdom of the leaders.—
Michelle Lynn Kahn,
The Conversation,
5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Pfizer on Tuesday said early data showed that the two drugs together caused an additive weight loss of 5% when compared to placebo at day 8.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is an additive-free tequila, according to the brand, that is aged for a year in American and French oak.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whether the state ultimately passes a version of Senate Bill 2 or takes a more incremental approach, any framework must include provisions for workforce development — not just rules about what companies cannot do, but investments in what workers can become.—
Kevin J. Conlan,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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By emphasizing ongoing access to information, the system helps guide incremental adjustments over time.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to a forecast from AccuWeather, a gradual moderation in temperatures is expected to develop during the second week of February across the Midwest and eastern United States.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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After several years of gradual development amid shifting roles and a major shoulder injury, Dosunmu cemented himself as an elite two-way player this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Cumulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulative. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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