1
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a thick accretion of ice in a freezer that obviously had not been cleaned for some time
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
accretions of lime have thickened the cave's stalactites and stalagmites over the centuries
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Recent Examples of accretion
This is because similar, dramatic shifts in accretion rate have previously been observed in young stars.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
He’s also buried under an accretion of myth and myth-busting.
—Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
The house is a psychedelic wonderland of bespoke furnishings, mad follies, and astonishing accretions of art and objects.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2025
As for Palo Alto Networks , its stock was getting hit again on Thursday despite analysts at Morgan Stanley writing up a good note detailing the accretion of the CyberArk deal.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accretion
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
He’s also buried under an accretion of myth and myth-busting.
—Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
The house is a psychedelic wonderland of bespoke furnishings, mad follies, and astonishing accretions of art and objects.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2025
As for Palo Alto Networks , its stock was getting hit again on Thursday despite analysts at Morgan Stanley writing up a good note detailing the accretion of the CyberArk deal.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accretion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
Noun
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On the cook’s line, there was grease and food accumulation in between and below the cooking equipment.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The only way to make a definitive diagnosis is to take thin slices of the brain after the person’s death and use a microscope to look for an abnormal accumulation of tau, a protein that stabilizes certain elements of the brain.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Based on his wealth-to-spending math, Yaros estimated that stock market gains in the last 12 months from the tech sector alone will boost annual consumption by nearly $250 billion, which would account for more than 20% of the cumulative spending increase.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Electronics would have seen the biggest increase, with shoppers spending an extra $186 while clothing or accessories would have cost $82 more.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Blind Spot is this remarkable collection of photographs, but each one is accompanied by a short textual piece.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s Bespoke collection—a line of jeans with superior stretch and shape retention—is now the number one female style at specialty retailers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The company said all regions and channels delivered double-digit gains.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Needing a first down to seal the game, McCarthy found Jalen Nailor for a 16-yard gain to convert on a high-pressure third down that allowed the Vikings to take a knee and run out the rest of the clock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Coaching successfully in such conditions requires a mixture of humility and self-confidence, as well as a certain cunning.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The mixture was especially stuck to the hair from his eyebrows, eyelashes and three-day-old stubble, making its removal a long and painful process that involved Lorne Michaels calling in a plastic surgeon pal.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dan Angel and Bradley Gardner executive produce, with both Duhame and Kelly executive producing in addition to starring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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In addition to free admission, members receive invitations to members-only preview parties and special events, free admission to approximately six After Hours events, $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema, discounted admission on select programs, and more.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both of those were fine, and Conclave got a boost from the camp potential of its Vatican intrigues, but this new movie suggests that Berger isn’t capable of rising above his source material or, in this case, even meeting it.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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