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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of complaints about that mail order firm is really accumulating
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in to gather
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulate
Growth funds accumulated Nvidia shares, passive funds bought more as Nvidia’s market value increased, analysts repeatedly raised their targets, and Jensen Huang became one of the most visible executives in the world.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Shower Shelves Like other shelving units, shower shelves and cubbies can quickly accumulate products and clutter.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
To avoid buildup, discoloration, or deterioration, apply sunscreen and bug spray before putting on your sunglasses, and wipe away any residue that may accumulate on the frames.
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Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Shower Shelves Like other shelving units, shower shelves and cubbies can quickly accumulate products and clutter.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
To avoid buildup, discoloration, or deterioration, apply sunscreen and bug spray before putting on your sunglasses, and wipe away any residue that may accumulate on the frames.
—
Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accumulate
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The rent on our apartment has increased by about 70% over the past six years.
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Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (4-3) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to earn the win and increase his hitless streak to 10 innings, with 19 strikeouts, over his last nine appearances.
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The satellite is equipped with three multiwavelength telescopes that are able to collect data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray light.
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Charlotte Big Anime opened its doors to a massive crowd of attendees Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown Charlotte, giving people a chance to connect with fellow cosplayers, collect art and enjoy a multitude of panels.
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As the finalists from each state move on to the 'Best Pet in Nation' round of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards, the team at USA TODAY Pets has gathered all the finalists, runner-ups and third place pets from each region.
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Hundreds of people have gathered throughout the week to carry posters, shout slogans, and sing.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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Many of the drones can be assembled domestically, but Hezbollah is reliant on components from abroad.
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Schultz brings digitalism back to its dexterous roots, paying homage to the hands that assembled the virtual realm.
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With the passage of Thursday’s law, both sides have agreed to pull their respective measures from the November ballot, halting campaigns that had both parties amassing tens of millions in funding and blanketing the airwaves with ads.
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Seventy million people worldwide have seen the musical, which has been produced in 16 languages and has amassed billions at the box office, according to Broadway World.
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Co-founder and tour guide Hannah Michelle Brower says the tour will be a historical journey exploring passenger pigeons and the Lenape people, as well as looking at how the arrival of European colonizers accelerated commercial exploitation and ultimately contributed to the extinction of the bird.
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Over time, this can increase electrical resistance, generate excess heat, and accelerate battery degradation.
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These disparities suggest that the medical and social changes leading to reduced cancer mortality were concentrated in more metropolitan regions.
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These systems were designed to take over repetitive, high-volume moderation tasks including flagging impersonation accounts, scam attempts, and harmful content, while human reviewers were concentrated on complex decisions and formal appeals.
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“Accumulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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