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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
In 73 career regular-season games with the Sirens and Ottawa Charge, Roese has accumulated 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists).
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Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
By measuring how much radiocarbon had accumulated in those proteins, researchers could estimate how long each shark had been alive.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Inkabee has since accumulated the kind of resume that would turn heads at any age.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
Millions of views accumulated for a kid rapping about the demonic nature of LGBTQ people.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The screenplay has accumulated a substantial international track record ahead of the film’s world premiere.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The collection up for sale includes 40 pieces of Steinem’s personal belongings, including clothing, jewelry, and accessories that she’s accumulated throughout her life.
—Jaharia Knowles, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
When historic piles of snow accumulated on our driveways and sidewalks in February, Rhode Islanders helped their neighbors dig their way out.
—Nancy Wolanski, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Investors who had accumulated short positions over the past six months — betting that Pop Mart's appeal was a short-term fad — unwound those positions on Tuesday, Rein said, contributing to the sell-off.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
By measuring how much radiocarbon had accumulated in those proteins, researchers could estimate how long each shark had been alive.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Inkabee has since accumulated the kind of resume that would turn heads at any age.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
Millions of views accumulated for a kid rapping about the demonic nature of LGBTQ people.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The screenplay has accumulated a substantial international track record ahead of the film’s world premiere.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The collection up for sale includes 40 pieces of Steinem’s personal belongings, including clothing, jewelry, and accessories that she’s accumulated throughout her life.
—Jaharia Knowles, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
When historic piles of snow accumulated on our driveways and sidewalks in February, Rhode Islanders helped their neighbors dig their way out.
—Nancy Wolanski, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Investors who had accumulated short positions over the past six months — betting that Pop Mart's appeal was a short-term fad — unwound those positions on Tuesday, Rein said, contributing to the sell-off.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulated
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Airport security lines increased, some stretching multiple hours in hubs such as Houston and Atlanta, as TSA officers called out and hundreds across the country quit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The number is based on accounts collected from residents in Jean Denis as well as officials and community leaders.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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His videos have amassed millions of views on social media.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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But, as has been widely discussed, putting US boots on the ground would carry enormous risks, not least because possible ground operations have been telegraphed by Washington for weeks, while apparently unprepared US forces scattered across the world have been slowly amassed.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The decline has accelerated sharply in recent weeks, with net approval dropping roughly 5 points over a short span.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not everything should be accelerated equally.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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For now, the LS6 will appear only in the Corvette, the engines for which will be built in Flint, Michigan—not GM’s Tonawanda facility, where the current LT2 is assembled alongside the company’s small-block L84 and L87 truck engines.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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The formation assembled 394 feet above the river and depicted some of the world’s most iconic TV shows, sports, and movies, including Harry Potter, Batman, Superman, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and The White Lotus.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ka'mardre Coleman remembered Students and family of Ka'mardre Coleman gathered in the high school's courtyard with flowers, balloons and candles.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While consumers worldwide face steep price hikes, Brazilian gasoline prices rose just 5% in March — compared to 30% in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The post was shared by user @thedraftfoldertales on March 21 and has since garnered 2 million views.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hours-long YouTube videos of rain falling on tents have quietly garnered millions of views, and the appeal could be rooted in how our nervous systems respond to steady, predictable sound.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accumulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulated. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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