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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
Each team is allotted seven picks, one in each round, but Carolina’s management dealt down for shares and accumulated an astonishing 13 selections.
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Grasp the branch behind where snow has accumulated and shake it in a side-to-side motion.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Separately, Reilly has good ideas on how to reform Cook County’s land bank, which holds roughly 1,000 properties the county has accumulated via sales due to unpaid taxes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Warsh inherits a credibility stock accumulated over decades of Fed independence.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The findings, which were presented in November at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, center on the amount of calcium accumulated in breast arteries and the progression of that calcification.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2026
Valencia is unbeaten in seven straight games and has accumulated a 16-1 goal differential in its last five Foothill League games, including a 5-0 stunner at Hart.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
The company has accumulated more than $1 billion in debt, according to its Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Roadways are hazardous due to accumulated, blowing and drifting snow and roads may be very icy.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2026
Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Grasp the branch behind where snow has accumulated and shake it in a side-to-side motion.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Separately, Reilly has good ideas on how to reform Cook County’s land bank, which holds roughly 1,000 properties the county has accumulated via sales due to unpaid taxes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Warsh inherits a credibility stock accumulated over decades of Fed independence.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The findings, which were presented in November at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, center on the amount of calcium accumulated in breast arteries and the progression of that calcification.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2026
Valencia is unbeaten in seven straight games and has accumulated a 16-1 goal differential in its last five Foothill League games, including a 5-0 stunner at Hart.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
The company has accumulated more than $1 billion in debt, according to its Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Roadways are hazardous due to accumulated, blowing and drifting snow and roads may be very icy.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulated
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the Golden Knights collected the puck and Pavel Dorofeyev scored to tie the game 10 seconds after Caufield reached the bench.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Oklahoma had the highest concentration of lightning strikes last year at 73 flashes per square mile, according to the 2025 lightning report from environmental consulting firm AEM, which used data collected from 1,8000 censors across the country.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Now a household name, Latin artist Luis Miguel amassed acclaim at a young age.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Combined, Disney titles amassed more than $73 million this weekend worldwide, but the media is focsed one one title only — Melania.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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But talks accelerated after the Rays re-engaged in the middle of last week.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Not wanting to disappoint, but short on ingredients, Cardini quickly assembled some romaine lettuce, anchovies, breadcrumbs, and some other ingredients.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Most of the parts for such houses are assembled in a factory, like a car, then hauled to the property and put together.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Just outside Minneapolis, hundreds gathered in the frigid cold early Friday at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, the site of regular protests in recent weeks.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Dosunmu gathered the ball and passed it this time to Coby White, who launched his own counter.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Eagle numbers rose significantly first in the 1990s, then continued to increase.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Alcoholic Sparkling Wines For Valentine’s Day Do Epic Sh*t sparkling wine now comes in a 'pretty in pink' rose as well, available at the end of January 2026.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Last fiscal year’s total fundraising income was $16,976, including the Taste of the Arts Gala, which garnered $15,277; and the Art of Bowling event, which brought in $1,539, according to a budget document.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some anecdotes of wealthy families moving away have garnered attention, but the overwhelming pattern of millionaire mobility (or lack thereof) indicates no aggregate loss of such households.—
Gregory D. Squires,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Accumulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulated. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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