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
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Another approach is to set aside a consistent amount each year, with unused funds accumulating over time to cover larger expenses later in retirement, says Shagawat.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, 3 to 4 feet of snowfall is expected at the highest peaks, with up to 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulating at elevations as low as 4,000 feet.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Later, grandmother and granddaughter drive down a road of African palm trees, passing a lorry load of immigrants, monotonous electricity grid lines crossing the sky and workers fumigating trees, Villalobos accumulating details of a harsh contemporary world.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
As the couple traverses Boston finalizing details for their imminent ceremony, the questions start accumulating.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Given the club’s trajectory and short-term outlook, that process of accumulating picks is likely to continue over the next few years.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The stem side should face upward to prevent moisture from accumulating in the florets.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Another approach is to set aside a consistent amount each year, with unused funds accumulating over time to cover larger expenses later in retirement, says Shagawat.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, 3 to 4 feet of snowfall is expected at the highest peaks, with up to 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulating at elevations as low as 4,000 feet.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Later, grandmother and granddaughter drive down a road of African palm trees, passing a lorry load of immigrants, monotonous electricity grid lines crossing the sky and workers fumigating trees, Villalobos accumulating details of a harsh contemporary world.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
As the couple traverses Boston finalizing details for their imminent ceremony, the questions start accumulating.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Given the club’s trajectory and short-term outlook, that process of accumulating picks is likely to continue over the next few years.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The stem side should face upward to prevent moisture from accumulating in the florets.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulating
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Charlotte played without Wilfried Zaha, who was suspended for the match for yellow-card accumulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The ice machine had an accumulation of residue.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The investigation comes amid increasing federal scrutiny of the amount of money fans are paying to watch sports on television.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even as Silicon Valley continues to generate extraordinary wealth and innovation, the system supporting that success is under increasing pressure.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The United States, Jakes argues, concurrently went to war to reassert its dominance in the Gulf and instead handed Iran a platform to start collecting tolls in yuan and cryptocurrency—anything, that is, except dollars.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Compton played against them in each of his two seasons, combining to make 7 of 8 shots while collecting five rebounds and three steals.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Current midfielder Rocky Rodriguez has been leading Costa Rica since 2010, amassing more than 110 caps and 58 goals.—
PJ Green
April 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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One of the players in attendance is running back Bijan Robinson, who earned AP first-team All-Pro honors after amassing 2,298 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns during the 2025-26 season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At least three men were taken into custody by federal agents outside a San Bernardino County Superior Court on Thursday in what advocates are calling an alarming increase of immigration enforcement actions outside courthouses in the region.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers agreed to lower, but not eliminate, the income tax rate while limiting increases on property tax assessments.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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If paired with traps like this one, scientists elsewhere could start assembling antihydrogen themselves, and this would be a game-changer.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Demolition and recovery crews on the site spent Friday assembling a large crane and a wrecking ball that will be used during the demolition process.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bhosle died on Sunday aged 92 after suffering a heart attack, and huge crowds are gathering ahead of a her funeral, which takes place this evening in Mumbai, India, at Shivaji Park.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Accumulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulating. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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