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
Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
But the unpaid bills kept accumulating, and no new accounts were made.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The snow picked up in intensity with more than a foot accumulating near the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park by the early afternoon on May 5, forecasters said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 May 2026
But for the millions of Americans who are nearing or already in retirement, the focus eventually shifts from accumulating more funds to distributing them — and that transition can come with strict rules that catch people off guard.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
GameStop’s press release said its $125-per-share offer amounts to a 46 percent premium over eBay’s closing price on February 4, the day GameStop started accumulating a stake in the company.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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
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
They'd be heralded not by rippling explosions or flash frozen corpses floating against a tapestry of stars, but instead by oxygen, almost imperceptibly slipping away or radiation slowly accumulating in our cells over years.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
But the unpaid bills kept accumulating, and no new accounts were made.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The snow picked up in intensity with more than a foot accumulating near the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park by the early afternoon on May 5, forecasters said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 May 2026
But for the millions of Americans who are nearing or already in retirement, the focus eventually shifts from accumulating more funds to distributing them — and that transition can come with strict rules that catch people off guard.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
GameStop’s press release said its $125-per-share offer amounts to a 46 percent premium over eBay’s closing price on February 4, the day GameStop started accumulating a stake in the company.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulating
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The first of three games in seven days will begin without Bouanga, who is suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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In practice, however, the process is often limited by the accumulation of volatile fatty acids, which decrease pH levels and suppress microbial activity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Doing so compresses the light reflected from the plasma, thereby increasing its intensity.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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According to the complaint, Netflix logs billions of user interactions on its platform, collecting data that allegedly includes viewing habits, entertainment preferences, devices used, household networks, app usage patterns, and other behavioral information.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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The Steve Jobs Archive — founded by his widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, in 2022 — later used the quote as the title of a free 2023 digital book collecting Jobs’ speeches, letters and reflections.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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In one of last season’s most surprising games — both in the result and in its form — the Bears ran the ball down Philadelphia’s throat on Black Friday, amassing 281 rushing yards in what became a convincing trampling of the then-Super Bowl champs.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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But a search of booking sites shows that rooms are still available — a sign that the fans are either waiting for prices to drop or may not be amassing on Kansas City in the numbers first projected.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Many questions from the fair rent commission members on Saturday focused on Sun Communities’ profits compared to the cost of the rent increase to residents.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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County voters have overwhelmingly approved sales-tax increases to fund Metro projects.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Sentiment was hurt by the rising price of gas caused by the war, according to survey director Joanne Hsu.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Our teachers are making an impact every day while working with increasing local demands, rising expectations, and with less state funding.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Let the cake cool completely before assembling.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Back in the 1960s, when the chain was new, assembling your own salad was an eyebrow-raising innovation.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Climbers began gathering in April at the base camp, which is at an altitude of 17,340 feet.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Among the military hardware was an Iranian Air Force RC-130, a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Accumulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulating. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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