1
as in increases
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 collects
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in gathers
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulates
On a cruise ship, the tote carries sunscreen, a change of clothes for port days, market finds, a book, and whatever else the day accumulates.
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Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
First, sleep allows the brain’s glymphatic system to clean out waste, such as beta-amyloid, that accumulates during waking hours, similar to how the lymphatic system clears waste from the rest of the body, Hwang said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
That gap accumulates, posing a threat to talent development.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Pay Special Attention to the Door and Turntable The microwave door often accumulates a mix of grease and sticky food splatter.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
First, the women who grow and sell their hair may be exposed to high levels of lead in their environment, diet, and water, which then accumulates in their hair.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Crews especially aim around curb lines where dirt accumulates.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The city gets much of its water from mountain snow that accumulates east of the Continental Divide and on the western side.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Carbon from the surrounding environment accumulates in that protein over time.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
First, sleep allows the brain’s glymphatic system to clean out waste, such as beta-amyloid, that accumulates during waking hours, similar to how the lymphatic system clears waste from the rest of the body, Hwang said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
That gap accumulates, posing a threat to talent development.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Pay Special Attention to the Door and Turntable The microwave door often accumulates a mix of grease and sticky food splatter.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
First, the women who grow and sell their hair may be exposed to high levels of lead in their environment, diet, and water, which then accumulates in their hair.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Crews especially aim around curb lines where dirt accumulates.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The city gets much of its water from mountain snow that accumulates east of the Continental Divide and on the western side.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Carbon from the surrounding environment accumulates in that protein over time.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulates
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The letter alleges that the Missouri State Tax Commission’s recent orders regarding Jackson County assessments do not discuss credits on 2023 and 2024 tax payments, or the 15% cap on commercial property value increases that LeVota has also implemented.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The good news is that alternatives exist that rely on data Illinois already collects.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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An Iranian lawmaker told state media recently that Iran collects $2 million fees from some vessels passing through the strait.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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The military had recourse to Claude via a drop-down menu in a workflow package, the Maven Smart System, which gathers, synthesizes, and streamlines intelligence.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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The victim then gathers himself and walks over to the sidewalk to get the suspect's information.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Monica rises, and her cobalt raiment slithers behind her down the steps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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In it, Dekeyser assembles a history and taxonomy of the refusal of technologies, even ones that humans had come to depend on in their daily lives.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group assembles in a staggered formation and uses hand signals to communicate road hazards and turns.—
Brenda Miranda,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Equal weight should be given to non-AI companies where fundamentals remain strong and market dynamics have become more favorable as capital concentrates elsewhere.—
Matt Witheiler,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Author Ross concentrates on how organizations like the Anti-Defamation League fought post-World War II prejudice and violence.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Investors' attention is now divided between geopolitical developments and earnings season, which accelerates on both sides of the Atlantic this week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strategy also expands the military's long-range strike capabilities and accelerates the introduction of intergrated air and missile defense systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anne’s trip to the countryside opens up the series both physically and thematically by acknowledging that Irish life and history exist outside Dublin and that while the Guinness family amasses power and plays at politics, others are living a much different existence.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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