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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
Though Vega said Vista has until June 15, 2028, to pay the 2024 taxes — interest accumulates at 12% per annum — if FNA acquires the property for unpaid taxes, the county’s tax lien is eliminated.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Neutralize Trash Can Odors Cut odors from the kitchen trash by periodically sprinkling baking soda in as waste accumulates.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Lab results may look stable even as the long-term risk of organ damage quietly accumulates.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Why the Calypso Deep Traps So Much Waste The trench’s geology explains why litter accumulates in such extraordinary concentrations.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The potential for hazards like gusty winds and tornadoes is not as high, but flash flooding may occur as rain accumulates.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
This fat-soluble vitamin accumulates in the fish’s oils.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
The simple strategy that spawned the Aflac duck The experiences that a long-serving CEO accumulates bring wisdom, Amos says.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Per the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, formal warning letters are issued when a driver accumulates six points on their driving record within two years, and drivers face a potential license suspension after accumulating 12 points in that same period.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Neutralize Trash Can Odors Cut odors from the kitchen trash by periodically sprinkling baking soda in as waste accumulates.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Lab results may look stable even as the long-term risk of organ damage quietly accumulates.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
Why the Calypso Deep Traps So Much Waste The trench’s geology explains why litter accumulates in such extraordinary concentrations.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The potential for hazards like gusty winds and tornadoes is not as high, but flash flooding may occur as rain accumulates.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
This fat-soluble vitamin accumulates in the fish’s oils.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
The simple strategy that spawned the Aflac duck The experiences that a long-serving CEO accumulates bring wisdom, Amos says.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Per the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, formal warning letters are issued when a driver accumulates six points on their driving record within two years, and drivers face a potential license suspension after accumulating 12 points in that same period.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulates
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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One of the owners of the brewery, which opened in 2021, collects rare and vintage cars, and so those who came for Biss’ gathering were greeted by, among others, a green 1969 Volkswagen Beetle and a 1981 AMC DeLorean, of Back to the Future fame.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Growers who irrigate with surface water diverted from the Yuba River may need to instead rely on groundwater during the summer, depending on how much water the reservoir collects through the spring, and how hot and dry the summer becomes.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your curious mind gathers options quickly, but that also puts you in danger of getting distracted or taking on too much at once.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This year’s event gathers politicians, innovators, researchers and documentary professionals to discuss the future of the audiovisual industry, focusing specifically on the state of information, technology and shifting notions of truth.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Victor assembles his Creature (Jacob Elordi) from the body parts of dead soldiers and executed criminals, but the monster fails to rise after electrocution — at first.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cactus League performance alone won’t be the deciding variable as San Francisco’s brass assembles the bench.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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That process concentrates the liquid from about two percent sugar to the 66 percent sugar content needed to become maple syrup.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Drawing out moisture subtly concentrates eggplant's natural savory flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Willis said the city should examine several scenarios, including the cost of repairing City Hall, the land’s value as redevelopment accelerates around the convention center and the broader trajectory of downtown.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is especially important after age 65, which is when muscle loss accelerates, Zinn says.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 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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