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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3
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 virus then waited until other receptor proteins, moving around in the fluid cell membrane, accumulated nearby.
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Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
Pleading no contest means a driver won't have negative points added to their license which could threaten suspension if too many points are accumulated.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
Find a low spot in the garden where water naturally accumulates after a rainfall or an area near a gutter spout, and plant a rain garden filled with native species suited to those conditions.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025
If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, sugar accumulates in your blood and can damage blood vessels.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
Pleading no contest means a driver won't have negative points added to their license which could threaten suspension if too many points are accumulated.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
Find a low spot in the garden where water naturally accumulates after a rainfall or an area near a gutter spout, and plant a rain garden filled with native species suited to those conditions.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025
If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, sugar accumulates in your blood and can damage blood vessels.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulate
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During the month of its release, the number of articles about KPop Demon Hunters increased nearly four-fold to 1,394.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That higher load increases energy expenditure, respiration and heart rate, which is good for heart health and can improve endurance.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
18 Aug. 2025
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All student groups see increases State officials also said for the first time, all student groups that the state collects data on – like ethnicity, special needs, language learners and socioeconomic status – saw growth in reading scores.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Every search query, every ad impression, every data point collected starts with that familiar Chrome interface.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Andy Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. vice president’s journey continued into Scotland, police were once more present — this time watching out for people who had gathered to witness Vance touch down.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The reduction came as rents in Chicago keep rising and after the state grappled with serious fiscal challenges when balancing its budget this year, issues exacerbated by a federal government focused on axing spending.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Expect creeks to rise and have more flow in the Coastal Range, Willapa Hills and Cascades.—
Zach Urness,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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What Disney has essentially assembled is a new cable company.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The supervisor then assembled it and sold it to Tamura for $1,400, the officials said, citing an interview with the supervisor who was cooperating with authorities.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Over 400 Amazon shoppers bought this crossbody purse in the past month alone, and it’s amassed thousands of five-star ratings.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The 35-year-old spent 17 years with the German side, amassing 250 goals and 238 assists, and helping the club secure a record 33 titles.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Toucan’s carbon pool grew 400% in 2024 as institutional ESG demand accelerated.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The public fight between medicine and government is now accelerating the nation onto a path where advice diverges over not just COVID shots but vaccines generally.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
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To concentrate the flavor and remove some of the alcohol, pour your white wine into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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Unless the members of the Supreme Court are held accountable, their decisions may continue to concentrate power in the executive branch, potentially leading to an imbalance in the system of governance.—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Accumulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulate. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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