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as in increased
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 collected
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in amassed
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulated
The group charted on the Billboard Artist 100, Billboard 200 and Hot 100, and accumulated streaming milestones across Spotify, iTunes and YouTube.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The group accumulated streaming milestones across Spotify, iTunes and YouTube, and became the fastest K-pop act to reach one billion streams on Spotify.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
When Allan’s face and body were bloated as if all the years of music (playing and knowledge) had accumulated in his skin, tissue, and organs.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The official said the Yolo County District Attorney’s criminal investigation into Esparto, now in its eighth month is scrutinizing how Chee accumulated his wealth.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Longtime collector Dan Madsen has accumulated a vast Mark Twain collection for nearly four decades and is auctioning off hundreds of historic items later this month online through Heritage Auctions.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Look for areas where dry, brown grass has accumulated on the lawn and use a rake to remove or de-thatch it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The real-world mythology of the blood moon Unsurprisingly, given a blood moon's ominous hue, a vast codex of mythology and legend has accumulated around them from various cultures throughout history.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The company has been e mbroiled in a dispute over radiation from waste that has accumulated at the plant.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The group accumulated streaming milestones across Spotify, iTunes and YouTube, and became the fastest K-pop act to reach one billion streams on Spotify.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
When Allan’s face and body were bloated as if all the years of music (playing and knowledge) had accumulated in his skin, tissue, and organs.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The official said the Yolo County District Attorney’s criminal investigation into Esparto, now in its eighth month is scrutinizing how Chee accumulated his wealth.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Longtime collector Dan Madsen has accumulated a vast Mark Twain collection for nearly four decades and is auctioning off hundreds of historic items later this month online through Heritage Auctions.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Look for areas where dry, brown grass has accumulated on the lawn and use a rake to remove or de-thatch it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The real-world mythology of the blood moon Unsurprisingly, given a blood moon's ominous hue, a vast codex of mythology and legend has accumulated around them from various cultures throughout history.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The company has been e mbroiled in a dispute over radiation from waste that has accumulated at the plant.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulated
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The Career Connections program allowing students to learn career skills and earn credentials, Skipper highlighted, started off with around 1,000 students four years ago and has now increased to over 4,000 students.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before that, the rate had increased 56% over two years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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But with more than $130,000 collected so far, the clubs should be able to cover construction and temporary housing costs, Goodman said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The intensity heightened even further when Millbury sophomore Ryan Nikiforow (10 points, 8 rebounds) collected two offensive rebounds to extend the ensuing possession.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Over their 25 years together, the pair have amassed a trove of furnishings and objects, much of it stored off-site.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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During his 48-year coaching career, McKinley amassed 1,043 wins, became the winningest NJCAA Division I basketball coach in the nation, and earned induction into the NJCAA Women's Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But an unexpectedly powerful solar cycle that peaked in 2024 accelerated that timeline by increasing atmospheric drag on the spacecraft, according to the agency.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each mission after that, however, has been repurposed and accelerated.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the festival, which kicks off Thursday, the De Los team has assembled a list of acts that have caught our attention.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Summit found a willing partner in the city of Centennial for its training facility and for the temporary stadium, the parts of which were shipped from China and are being assembled on the site.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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As additional observations from telescopes around the world were gathered throughout 2025, scientists were able to refine its orbit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a voice note sent by the second Tehran resident on Wednesday night, the sound of pro-regime demonstrators who had gathered for the first day of official mourning for Khamenei can be heard chanting in the background.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Trump garnered the support of 46% of young males in the 2024 presidential election, up 7 points from 2020, according to exit polling analyzed by Pew Research.—
Nathan Layne,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Three makeshift camps have been closed as a result of people finding housing, including a more permanent Fountain Square camp that garnered media coverage after residents called attention to growing piles of trash and reports of animal abuse.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Accumulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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