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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
In Worcester County, the main impact will be ice accretion.
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Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
His concurring opinion in the tariffs case may become the Roberts Court’s most influential statement on how to prevent the steady accretion of executive power.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s also the potential for a trace of ice accretion.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The two women’s stories crystallize only gradually in the course of the feature, through the accretion of tiny details that, like the arrival of the hostess in the first shot, emerge amid a profusion of related distractions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
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Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
His concurring opinion in the tariffs case may become the Roberts Court’s most influential statement on how to prevent the steady accretion of executive power.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
There’s also the potential for a trace of ice accretion.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The two women’s stories crystallize only gradually in the course of the feature, through the accretion of tiny details that, like the arrival of the hostess in the first shot, emerge amid a profusion of related distractions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
Noun
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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 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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According to reports for the recycLA program, a commercial and multifamily waste collection franchise program, only about half of households and business are separating their compostable waste.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Those recommendations include developing stronger performance measures, improving data collection, tracking client outcomes more consistently and identifying which shelter programs are delivering the most effective results.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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The scale of Musk’s own net worth is now almost impossible to comprehend, such that, on Monday, SpaceX’s stock rallied, and Musk’s one-day gain was more than the net worth of Bill Gates, once the richest person in the world.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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However, Nawrocki is a nationalist politician who has exploited anti-Ukrainian sentiment for electoral gain.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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In addition to a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in a motor vehicle, the man also faces a misdemeanor battery charge, according to online Ada County Jail records.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
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In addition to the drones, a fireworks enforcement task force will patrol the city throughout the week leading up to and including the Fourth of July.—
Velvet Wu
June 23,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Advertisement Economic relief for Iran The deal’s financial relief for Iran, while a concern for some American lawmakers, could actually be a boost for the global economy, analysts say.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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