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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
Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch on Sunday and Sunday evening.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2026
Without deep cleaning spaces or items (such as small appliances), a host of problems occur from the inevitable accumulation of dust, allergens, bacteria, germs, soap scum, mold and mildew.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Rain chances are limited, with only spotty light showers possible and little, if any, accumulation.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
Some areas could see snowfall rates of up to one inch per hour and accumulations of over six inches.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2026
Without deep cleaning spaces or items (such as small appliances), a host of problems occur from the inevitable accumulation of dust, allergens, bacteria, germs, soap scum, mold and mildew.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Rain chances are limited, with only spotty light showers possible and little, if any, accumulation.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
Some areas could see snowfall rates of up to one inch per hour and accumulations of over six inches.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulation
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These Milanese arrivals edged Hermès, where Véronique Nichanian presented her final collection after 37 years, down to 7th in the list.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Almost immediately after oversight of TikTok’s US operations changed, misinformation started to spread about changes to the app’s new terms of service, including those that applied to location sharing and data collection, Fiesler said.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cook, stirring often and breaking up any larger pieces of tomato as needed, until mixture is very thick and concentrated and beginning to stick to bottom of pot and oil is beading on the surface, 20–25 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for protection, Jacquet’s plans propose that the hull be made of a cast-steel or manganese-alloy mixture.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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While those percentages add up to a total of 17 percentage points, a union spokesperson confirmed Friday afternoon that the overall increase totals 18% when annual compounding is accounted for.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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That increase also sets the stage for what many households will notice next year.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Frozen lakes take center stage for popular festivals, sporting events and gatherings.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 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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Could only participate, if surreptitiously, in this long-overdue cumulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2025
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Joe subtly smiled, like a Western Pennsylvania dad after his kid just lowered his shoulder and pushed the pile forward into the end zone.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mozilla’s cash pile is dwarfed by OpenAI, which has raised more than $60 billion from investors across the globe, and its rival Anthropic, which has raised more than $30 billion, according to PitchBook.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dismissing such conflicts as a grotesque but meaningless assemblage of scandals—the love child of Teapot Dome and Watergate—would be a mistake.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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The current assemblage of floor and table lamps in my space are far from curated and leave it feeling dim (and not in an intentional way).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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