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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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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
Over 95,000 power outages have been reported, and utilities warn that damage could rival that of a hurricane as ice accumulates on lines and trees.
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Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The opportunity lies in infrastructure, services, and ongoing enterprise relationships — precisely where long-term value typically accumulates.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For instance, low temperatures Saturday will likely cause fluffy snow that accumulates quickly.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
Freezing rain, which accumulates on the ground as ice, could be the biggest challenge.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Programs that work tend to focus narrowly on a specific pain point and evolve as feedback accumulates.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The severity of an ice storm is determined by how much rain falls and how much ice accumulates, the strength of the wind, and whether the storm strikes an urban or rural area, according to the MRCC.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
This happens, albeit rarely, when more sap than normal accumulates in a tree’s trunk during a period of unseasonable warmth.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Not Flushing Salts Salt accumulates in orchids due to fertilizer residue.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The opportunity lies in infrastructure, services, and ongoing enterprise relationships — precisely where long-term value typically accumulates.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For instance, low temperatures Saturday will likely cause fluffy snow that accumulates quickly.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
Freezing rain, which accumulates on the ground as ice, could be the biggest challenge.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Programs that work tend to focus narrowly on a specific pain point and evolve as feedback accumulates.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The severity of an ice storm is determined by how much rain falls and how much ice accumulates, the strength of the wind, and whether the storm strikes an urban or rural area, according to the MRCC.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026
This happens, albeit rarely, when more sap than normal accumulates in a tree’s trunk during a period of unseasonable warmth.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Not Flushing Salts Salt accumulates in orchids due to fertilizer residue.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulates
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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel hot spots and increases the power output, thus improving their overall performance and reliability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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But Oviedo resident Bill Hyde questioned why SCAC’s executive director Deborah Bauer collects a salary of about $40,000 a year from the county funds.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the agency added an electrified dozer trawl designed specifically for carp removal, which stuns fish and collects them as boats move through infested waters.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Every December, the global travel industry gathers to discuss that very question (and more) at the International Luxury Travel Marketplace (ILTM) in Cannes, France.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, if one spouse is 65 or older, that income threshold rises to $33,100.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, Real Madrid assembles superteams.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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At the moment the company’s Saudi facility only assembles kits from its Arizona plant.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The link between the state and the public frays, power concentrates in the hands of the few and institutions are hollowed out.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Thankfully, despite the lack of entirely dependable public transportation, the French Quarter concentrates most tourist activity into thirteen entirely 'rollable' blocks.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Participation accelerates growth, but the platform owners ultimately govern access, pricing and strategic direction.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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History shows that once a government normalizes this language, the slide accelerates.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 Jan. 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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“Accumulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulates. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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