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
Investigators said the pilot held a commercial pilot certificate and had accumulated over 4,100 total flight hours.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Rather, how that time is accumulated, and whether it's broken up with physical activity, also have a notable impact.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The scientists used computer simulations of earthquakes over the past 1,000 years to determine how stress accumulated along three fault segments of the southern San Andreas and San Jacinto faults.
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Velvet Wu
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Dip an extendable brush or broom into the mixture, and scrub the inside of the garbage bin, making sure to pay attention to the bottom and corners where messes can accumulate.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Rather, how that time is accumulated, and whether it's broken up with physical activity, also have a notable impact.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The scientists used computer simulations of earthquakes over the past 1,000 years to determine how stress accumulated along three fault segments of the southern San Andreas and San Jacinto faults.
—
Velvet Wu
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Dip an extendable brush or broom into the mixture, and scrub the inside of the garbage bin, making sure to pay attention to the bottom and corners where messes can accumulate.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for accumulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulate
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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The launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base is the first phase in a constellation called FireSat that will eventually cover the globe with 50 satellites collecting high-resolution imagery of fires and conditions on the ground every 20 minutes.
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By June, almost half of Emirati crude shipments were sailing on vessels controlled by Sinokor, according to ship tracking data collected by analytics firm Vortexa.
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Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
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He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.
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Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
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The rising death toll comes as criticism of the government’s response continues to intensify.
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The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
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From residents racing to assemble exhibits on short notice to disputes over displays and sponsorships, the booths highlight the lengths volunteers have gone to ensure their states are represented at the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
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The Italian jockey, who famously went through the card with seven winners in seven races at Ascot in September 1996, has amassed more than 3,350 victories in his career, mostly in England.
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Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.
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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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Years of crippling sanctions have paralysed the economy as accelerating bouts of mass nationwide protests have been put down by security forces with increasing force — culminating in the killing of thousands of demonstrators in January.
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Control concentrated in one person dies with that person, decays with that person's judgment, and converts to cash the day that person takes a hard enough offer.
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Unlike Chicago, San Francisco or Philadelphia, Charlotte doesn’t have a historic LGBTQ district, and its bars and businesses remain scattered across neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area.
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“Accumulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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