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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
Most of that snowfall accumulated on grassy and elevated surfaces.
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
Including some garbage time stats, the Steelers’ offense accumulated only 221 yards and recorded 11 first downs in 12 drives.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In the Lower Peninsula, the most snow accumulated along Lake Michigan's shoreline.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
While the unit mostly held Shough and the Saints’ offense in check, a trio of big passing plays — which accumulated 143 yards and two total touchdowns — made a huge difference in a low-scoring affair.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Quarterback Luke Dearman accumulated 133 rushing yards on 16 attempts, while Gary Nunn add 106 — including 102 in the second half — on 16 carries and a 2-yard fourth-quarter score that gave Oakridge a 31-23 lead.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
Norfleet has accumulated 224 receiving yards on 26 catches and a team-leading five receiving touchdowns in the most consistent year of his career.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Indeed, like his counterparts, Solomon isn’t necessarily worried about the value of the debt America has accumulated, but rather its debt-to-GDP ratio.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Since then, the clip has accumulated more than 23 million views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
Including some garbage time stats, the Steelers’ offense accumulated only 221 yards and recorded 11 first downs in 12 drives.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In the Lower Peninsula, the most snow accumulated along Lake Michigan's shoreline.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
While the unit mostly held Shough and the Saints’ offense in check, a trio of big passing plays — which accumulated 143 yards and two total touchdowns — made a huge difference in a low-scoring affair.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Quarterback Luke Dearman accumulated 133 rushing yards on 16 attempts, while Gary Nunn add 106 — including 102 in the second half — on 16 carries and a 2-yard fourth-quarter score that gave Oakridge a 31-23 lead.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
Norfleet has accumulated 224 receiving yards on 26 catches and a team-leading five receiving touchdowns in the most consistent year of his career.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Indeed, like his counterparts, Solomon isn’t necessarily worried about the value of the debt America has accumulated, but rather its debt-to-GDP ratio.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Since then, the clip has accumulated more than 23 million views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulated
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The number of homebuyers taking out VA loans also increased in August, rising 3 percent year-over-year nationwide—bucking the trend observed for conventional loans, which declined 9 percent year-over-year in the same month.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The veteran utility man hadn't collected a hit in a calendar month entering Game 7 of the World Series.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Pearl and Aiden both remained calm and collected as residents pet their heads and backs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Thiago Magalhaes amassed over 200 yards and three touchdowns for Whitman-Hanson in a 34-13 win over New Bedford.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that Russia had amassed some 170,000 troops in the region to bolster the Pokrovsk offensive.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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To address these gaps, the researchers recommend accelerated stability testing based on International Electrotechnical Commission standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Clockwork manicure was not as comprehensive as what 10Beauty looks to deliver, though absorbing the company’s data has accelerated 10Beauty’s own device and helped the company better understand what will and won’t work in autonomous services.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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It is considered one of the greatest offenses ever assembled, as Durant joined forces with sharpshooters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Key producer Sonia Friedman, working with StudioCanal and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK, has assembled an award-winning team to collaborate with Sheppard, Kane and Pye.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The attendees—thirty- and forty-somethings who are members of the bank’s Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, which boasts an average account size of over $75 million—gathered to hash out their anxiety and excitement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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About 200 protesters gathered near a park near Aston Villa Park’s Trinity Road stand.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Taking a glance at global markets overnight, Asia-Pacific markets rose, tracking Wall Street gains after AMD’s third-quarter earnings beat lifted artificial intelligence stocks.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The figure rose to a record high of 55 percent in 2022 and 2023.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Among the emerging contenders, perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs) have garnered attention for their potential to outperform traditional silicon cells; however, scaling them up for commercial use remains a challenge.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Pictured here with What's Eating Gilbert Grape costar Johnny Depp in 1993, DiCaprio attended an event for their film — which garnered the young actor critical acclaim and his first Oscar nod.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Accumulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulated. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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