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
Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Use a drain catcher to stop hair and debris from accumulating.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Software engineers, happy to oblige, will run multiple AI agents in the background at the same time, which can churn out code for hours on end — but accumulating significant costs on the backend.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
Too often, pet beds are cleaned monthly (or even less) after accumulating daily dander, hair, dirt, saliva, and bacteria.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
These cards often offer a 0% introductory interest rate, giving borrowers time to pay down debt without accumulating more interest.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The New York Jets are in position to control the 2027 draft after accumulating two additional first-rounders at November’s trade deadline, for cornerback Sauce Gardner (from Indianapolis) and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (Dallas).
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Two Chakram engine prototypes completed eight successful hot-fire tests, accumulating more than 470 seconds of total run time without any discernible damage to the engine hardware, the company said.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The researchers examined lithium trapped inside cracks and found no evidence that lithium was accumulating ahead of the dendrite tip.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
While snow totals remain uncertain, this storm is forecast to bring colder air and has a better chance of bringing more widespread and meaningful accumulating snow, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations.
—Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
The case was dismissed after Sinbad failed to meet the court’s repayment plan requirements, allowing his tax debts to continue accumulating.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Use a drain catcher to stop hair and debris from accumulating.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Software engineers, happy to oblige, will run multiple AI agents in the background at the same time, which can churn out code for hours on end — but accumulating significant costs on the backend.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
Too often, pet beds are cleaned monthly (or even less) after accumulating daily dander, hair, dirt, saliva, and bacteria.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
These cards often offer a 0% introductory interest rate, giving borrowers time to pay down debt without accumulating more interest.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The New York Jets are in position to control the 2027 draft after accumulating two additional first-rounders at November’s trade deadline, for cornerback Sauce Gardner (from Indianapolis) and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (Dallas).
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Two Chakram engine prototypes completed eight successful hot-fire tests, accumulating more than 470 seconds of total run time without any discernible damage to the engine hardware, the company said.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The researchers examined lithium trapped inside cracks and found no evidence that lithium was accumulating ahead of the dendrite tip.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulating
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Sitting out against Toluca on Wednesday due to a one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation, playmaker Denis Bouanga should log minutes this weekend for LAFC (6-2-2, 20 points).—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Denis Bouanga could also be involved from the start after missing the Toluca match because of yellow-card accumulation.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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These changes were to be achieved by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreasing the consumption of meat and eggs, and substituting nonfat milk for whole milk.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Platforms should be prohibited from collecting or selling sensitive data from users under 18, and default settings should be the highest level of privacy.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The system is installed over existing gutters and has a slight pitch that helps debris slide off, rather than collecting on the surface.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Leung has been a fixture of Chinese-language cinema for more than four decades, amassing upward of 100 screen credits and working with some of the most distinguished directors in world cinema, among them Wong Kar-wai, Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee, John Woo, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Tran Anh Hung and Ildikó Enyedi.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fred Tibbetts coached high school girls’ basketball for almost three decades, amassing more than 500 wins, including a 111-game winning streak and seven undefeated championship seasons.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the mid-nineteenth century witnessed a dramatic increase in the creation of posts, including among tribes that had not typically made them before.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The longer the increases persist, the greater the risk that higher gas prices will translate into higher costs for other goods that rely on fuel for transportation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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Firefighters witnessed a rare ‘ash devil’ while battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County — a whirling column of hot ash and embers created when rising heat meets shifting winds.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Those on the left see rising costs as an opportunity to advance their big government agenda.—
Star Parker,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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The expectations on Seton Hall were so low last season that a fourth-place finish in the league meant a unanimous coach of the year vote for Holloway, who didn’t have much to work with when assembling his roster.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Apple is now assembling artificial intelligence servers and some of its Mac Mini computers in Houston.—
Stephen Nellis,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Her campaign involved gathering more than a million signatures; many were collected by Obama Foundation alumni.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Under Piggy and Ralph, the boys start off by building shelters, creating a signal fire, and gathering food and water.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Accumulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulating. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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