1
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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2
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
The initiative is estimated to generate about $10 million, which would roughly double the revenue accumulated last year from the tax.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Roadways are hazardous due to accumulated, blowing and drifting snow and roads may be very icy.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Cold with intermittent snow, accumulating 2-4 inches; windy in the morning.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
For long stretches, the pianist picks out single notes rather than chords, although the pedal allows ghost harmonies to accumulate.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Roadways are hazardous due to accumulated, blowing and drifting snow and roads may be very icy.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Cold with intermittent snow, accumulating 2-4 inches; windy in the morning.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
For long stretches, the pianist picks out single notes rather than chords, although the pedal allows ghost harmonies to accumulate.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulate
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Research shows more adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with incidence increasing over the last three decades.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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When applied to the scalp, minoxidil increases blood flow and stimulates your hair follicles to regrow hair.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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The homeowner later discovered the camera, and it was collected by police.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Across Europe, farmers and fishermen are collecting such items in an effort to save lives thousands of miles away.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Outside the detention center on Wednesday, Texas state police deployed chemical irritants toward protesters, who had gathered in support of the detainees being held at the facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another separatist group called Stay Free Alberta has been gathering signatures for a petition to ask the provincial government to call a referendum, and some meetings have drawn large crowds.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Growth in services consumption outpacing goods expenditure largely reflects rising average income levels and would likely have occurred even without policy support, said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the temperature rose, Mccullough said some workers clocked off at lunchtime, and other businesses closed early.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, actually building the mechanism and assembling all the gears and pulleys is a little crash course in engineering and construction that's sure to get their own brain's cogs turning.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even so, when taken together with earlier studies, the results make a strong case that space itself can assemble key pieces of life’s chemistry long before Earth‑like environments come into play.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The brand has amassed a following of loyal travelers who live for its sleek, stylish, and functional bags.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The gospel singer has amassed 20 Grammy wins throughout his career, having won his first in 1996 for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for his album Whatcha Lookin' 4.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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By combining a strong regulatory framework with a dense airport ecosystem, the authority aims to accelerate the testing and deployment of advanced aviation technologies.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Dark Sky Lounge, an add-on, is a 30-minute sound and vibration-based therapy that is meant to accelerate muscle recovery and bring you into a deep state of relaxation—a perfect pre-treatment experience.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Previously, the country’s elimination status was threatened in 2019, amid large outbreaks in New York concentrated in Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn and Rockland County.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Wealth inequality remains a concern in France, with around half of the nation’s wealth concentrated in the hands of its richest 10%.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Accumulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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