Synonyms of accumulation

accumulation

noun

ə-ˌkyü-m(y)ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collection
• mixture
• gathering
• cumulation
• pile
• assemblage
• jumble
• accretion
• cumulus
• mix
• heap
• lodgment
• assortment
• pileup
• aggregation
• mass
• clutter
• sum
• hoard
• conglomerate
• agglomeration
• conglomeration
• aggregate
• medley
• hodgepodge
• supply
• congeries
• litter
• inventory
• potpourri
• mélange
• totality
• agglomerate
• motley
• hash
• stockpile
• mishmash
• cache
• backlog
• nest egg
• hotchpotch
• store
• fund
• reserve
• stock
• kitty

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accumulating
• increase
• addition
• multiplication
• proliferation
• growth
• mushrooming
• expansion
• doubling
• rise
• creep
• cumulation
• escalation
• inflation
• enlargement
• spread
• accrual
• accretion
• amplification
• augmentation
• distension
• increment
• quadrupling
• extension
• lengthening
• tripling
• gain
• hike
• boost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decrease
• reduction
• diminution
• condensation
• shrinkage
• compression
• diminishing
• contraction
• drop
• contracting
• lowering
• abatement
• fall
• constriction
• lessening
• shrinking
• condensing
• diminishment
• shortening
• retrenchment
• compressing
• falloff
• drop-off
• constricting
• retrenching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accumulation

Rodrigo De Paul returns to the midfield after serving his suspension for yellow card accumulation and forward German Berterame finally will be available after missing six games while on concussion protocol. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Inflammation from poor glucose control can stress blood vessels, increasing plaque accumulation and the risk of heart disease. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026

Typically, people with FOP rely on wheelchairs by age 25 as the bone accumulation locks up their limbs, and only some live into their 50s. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

The zombie university was designed for an industrial society of stable careers and the steady, predictable accumulation of knowledge. — Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026