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
Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Many suggest using strategies such as balance transfers, debt snowball or avalanche repayment methods, and setting up automatic payments to avoid accumulating more interest.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
The onshore breeze keeps snow from accumulating much.
—Owen Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
And accumulating money is the only thing that should matter to the citizens of the United States.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The instruments aboard Firefly's lander include a subsurface drill, an X-ray imager, and an experimental electrodynamic dust shield to test methods of repelling troublesome lunar dust from accumulating on sensitive spacecraft components.
—Kristin Shaw, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Diana Taurasi built her reputation as the biggest villain in women’s basketball over decades of smart remarks and vicious physicality on the court, accumulating a record 107 technical fouls during her 20-year WNBA career.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Once your fluid volume is restored, fluid treatment is stopped to avoid accumulating excessive fluid.
—Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Many suggest using strategies such as balance transfers, debt snowball or avalanche repayment methods, and setting up automatic payments to avoid accumulating more interest.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
The onshore breeze keeps snow from accumulating much.
—Owen Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
And accumulating money is the only thing that should matter to the citizens of the United States.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The instruments aboard Firefly's lander include a subsurface drill, an X-ray imager, and an experimental electrodynamic dust shield to test methods of repelling troublesome lunar dust from accumulating on sensitive spacecraft components.
—Kristin Shaw, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Diana Taurasi built her reputation as the biggest villain in women’s basketball over decades of smart remarks and vicious physicality on the court, accumulating a record 107 technical fouls during her 20-year WNBA career.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulating
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Hutchens said the house at 303 E. Rogers St. is in a state of disrepair and problems have included the accumulation of trash and rubbish, nonpayment of water bills and numerous cleanup notices.—
Lynn Kutter,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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But political disputes about the accumulation of debt and difficulties raising the limit led credit-rating agencies to lower their grades for the federal government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The team, however, is not increasing season-ticket prices in the upper level, per the spokesperson.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Those in his position often pride themselves on insulation, increasing efficiency or an Ivy League education, a few foundations around which the Houston Astros have constructed their golden era.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Geographic Location Vitamin D production increases at higher altitudes because of greater UV exposure.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Ukraine’s European allies have seen an increase in instances of sabotage, cyber incidents and arson attacks linked to Russia, an attempt by Moscow to put more pressure on Kyiv-friendly governments by trying to show their voters that supporting Kyiv comes with a cost.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Leaders are recognizing this opportunity, and assembling relocation programs that make the moves a little easier, and integrate new residents into the community.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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As lockdowns quickly spread across the country, the cast and crew are not only quarantined in their hotel but also isolated in their rooms, banned from assembling and even from entering the corridors.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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With re-accelerating inflation on the horizon, another 5%+ inflation over the next four years could easily see gold at $5,000 an ounce.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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These changes disrupt the body's delicate anabolic-catabolic balance, with testosterone promoting tissue growth and libido and cortisol accelerating breakdown and stress responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Now that Easter is approaching and the family will be gathering together, the woman is concerned about once again putting her elder daughter in an uncomfortable position of being excluded.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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An intense scrupulousness is still required of those tasked with gathering insight into players.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Accumulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulating. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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