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as in collection
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a vast accumulation of evidence about the dangers of smoking
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as in accumulating
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the accumulation of leaves on the ground is proceeding at a much faster rate than my raking
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Recent Examples of accumulation
For Gen Z, that matters because loyalty is not just about accumulation.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
While that gain outpaced the rate of inflation in 2025, many workers were still feeling pinched by the accumulation of higher prices over the past few years and had to cut corners to make ends meet and run up credit card debt to pay for everyday necessities.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Products like the All-Weather TPE Floor Mats & Cargo Liners Set for 2013-2024 Toyota 4Runner provide extended coverage for multiple seating rows, helping reduce dirt accumulation from passengers entering and exiting the vehicle frequently.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
While that gain outpaced the rate of inflation in 2025, many workers were still feeling pinched by the accumulation of higher prices over the past few years and had to cut corners to make ends meet and run up credit card debt to pay for everyday necessities.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Products like the All-Weather TPE Floor Mats & Cargo Liners Set for 2013-2024 Toyota 4Runner provide extended coverage for multiple seating rows, helping reduce dirt accumulation from passengers entering and exiting the vehicle frequently.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulation
Noun
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Multiple copies of Howl, Kaddish, and assembled collections of complete verse lined (and still line) my bookshelves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Local touches were everywhere, from an extensive collection of books ranging from South African chick-lit to memoirs of Nelson Mandela, Trevor Noah, and Siya Kolisi to a mini-bar stocked with gin, rum, and brandy made with Cape Fynbos plants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Packed with apples, chocolate-nougat candy bars, and a pudding mixture to bind it all together, this salad is actually a clever dessert in disguise.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Local models expand At Computex, the companies demonstrated a local chat interface running a mixture-of-experts model that would normally exceed the available system memory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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That was the largest increase in the plant’s more than 30-year history, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since 2019, the National Poison Data System has fielded a nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to overdoses or side effects from injectable weight loss drugs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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This year’s gathering included a performance from the San Diego Trans Chorus, a nonprofit group that performed at its first-ever pride event Saturday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Greater Palm Springs Pride is organizing a gathering of Marilyn Monroe look-alikes in downtown Palm Springs this weekend, in honor of what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Being chosen as Young Miss was the cumulation of years of hard work for Carrie, the daughter of Chris and Taylor Vincent.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s no one reason why band is such a big deal in Texas, but more of a cumulation between Friday night lights, funding from districts and having an active advocate for the arts in the Texas Music Educators Association.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Though the worst has not come to pass, Moscow’s decision — driven by domestic shortfalls caused by Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries — piles further pressure on the sector.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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The conglomerate held a record cash pile of nearly $400 billion at the end of March.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The whole assemblage costs over US$5 million annually, paid from the Saudi treasury; the covering is replaced once a year on the first day of the Islamic calendar.—
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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