as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
silt accreting at the mouth of the river over time
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That means that as a galaxy ages, the supernova deaths of stars are depositing less and less gas in the vicinity of the central accreting supermassive black hole.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Some of these black holes spit out some of the accreting gas into intergalactic space in the form of relativistic jets, further stripping the galaxy of the star-bearing medium.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Despite this enormous size, the black hole is actually accreting–or eating–gas at a very low rate.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
An artist’s illustration of an accreting supermassive black hole.
—Fan Zou, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2024
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Some of these black holes spit out some of the accreting gas into intergalactic space in the form of relativistic jets, further stripping the galaxy of the star-bearing medium.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Despite this enormous size, the black hole is actually accreting–or eating–gas at a very low rate.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
An artist’s illustration of an accreting supermassive black hole.
—Fan Zou, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrete
accumulate
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Evidence is also accumulating that the microplastic bits now found everywhere in our environment – from Antarctica to the Amazon – are invading our bodies and have been implicated in everything from heart disease to infertility.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Over time, lint and debris accumulate in the hose, blocking airflow and, worse, becoming a fire hazard, so cleaning the vent out regularly is essential.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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“Accrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrete. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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