as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
silt accreting at the mouth of the river over time
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Recent Examples of accreted
This theoretical limit concerns how much matter can be accreted to a compact body like a neutron star or black hole.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accreted
accumulated
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The department has accumulated roughly $500 million in total deficits since joining the Big Ten conference in 2014.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the awards circuit, Decoy has accumulated a string of cameos and merchandise moments.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Accreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accreted. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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