as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the accumulating of newspapers in the basement over the years is really getting out of hand
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as in increasing
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 collecting
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in amassing
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulating
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
In Week 4, Egbuka had four receptions (on 10 targets), accumulating 101 receiving yards and a TD, while Godwin caught three passes (on 10 targets), amassing only 26 yards.
—Jess Bryant, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Connecticut woman scored the prize after winning trips to Montana and Tokyo and accumulating $35,155 in cash and prizes.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
As the cases rolled through the legal system, accumulating interest and court fees, the amount that patients owed often grew by 25%.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, Atlético has half the points by accumulating two wins, three draws, and one loss.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
If many trees surround your pond, consider buying a domed net that goes over the water to keep leaves from accumulating on the surface.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Afterpay saw 35 percent year-over-year growth among Gen Z and Millennials — buy-now, pay-later has become an attractive option for consumers, given the accumulating debt crisis and the cost of living skyrocketing.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The wandering world is accumulating enormous amounts of gas and dust from its surrounding space.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
In Week 4, Egbuka had four receptions (on 10 targets), accumulating 101 receiving yards and a TD, while Godwin caught three passes (on 10 targets), amassing only 26 yards.
—Jess Bryant, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Connecticut woman scored the prize after winning trips to Montana and Tokyo and accumulating $35,155 in cash and prizes.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
As the cases rolled through the legal system, accumulating interest and court fees, the amount that patients owed often grew by 25%.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, Atlético has half the points by accumulating two wins, three draws, and one loss.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
If many trees surround your pond, consider buying a domed net that goes over the water to keep leaves from accumulating on the surface.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Afterpay saw 35 percent year-over-year growth among Gen Z and Millennials — buy-now, pay-later has become an attractive option for consumers, given the accumulating debt crisis and the cost of living skyrocketing.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulating
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Nonfood-contact surfaces have accumulation of soil.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 9000 feet with localized amounts of 14 or more inches in the highest peaks.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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If spouses are collecting, married at least a year and the same age, but one spouse’s benefit is less than half the other’s, then that spouse should claim spousal benefits instead.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Police learned that for at least a decade, Ed had been collecting human body parts and using them to fashion furniture, masks and even clothing around his home.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Ja’Marr Chase, even after catching two touchdown passes and amassing 110 yards, couldn’t even celebrate his scores because of the nature of the game.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sharpe first came to attention of football fans when an interview for the Daily Mail Sports Instagram channel went viral ahead of the European Championship final, amassing over 80 million views in total.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fatal dog attacks, though rare in the United States, have been sharply rising in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Joel Quenneville taking over a rising team loaded with exciting young players and leading them to the playoffs?—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the project team, the successful installation of the Dewar base provides the foundation for assembling the reactor’s core systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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After assembling the nearly 10-inch towering figure, featuring poseable legs, wings, and head, kids can activate stud shooters under each wing.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Last month, a Ward 2 resident initiated the process of gathering signatures to trigger a recall election of Richardson.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Avivi said that gathering information on Hamas terrorists and the organization’s structure has been an ongoing effort for years, including mapping platoons, companies, and battalions, as well as identifying commanders.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Accumulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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