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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
But the duo was equally focused on asset accumulation during the two-day draft.
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Bennett Durando,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The accumulation of guano can cause the growth of the histoplasmosis fungus, which can cause severe respiratory problems in humans.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Otherwise they can be flipped at the deadline to continue the accumulation of draft picks and prospects.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Now, with the internet as our window onto the world outside, people fantasize about exponential, rather than linear, accumulation.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Bennett Durando,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The accumulation of guano can cause the growth of the histoplasmosis fungus, which can cause severe respiratory problems in humans.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Otherwise they can be flipped at the deadline to continue the accumulation of draft picks and prospects.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Now, with the internet as our window onto the world outside, people fantasize about exponential, rather than linear, accumulation.
—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulation
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According to reports for the recycLA program, a commercial and multifamily waste collection franchise program, only about half of households and business are separating their compostable waste.
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Those recommendations include developing stronger performance measures, improving data collection, tracking client outcomes more consistently and identifying which shelter programs are delivering the most effective results.
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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.
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Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice water over mixture and continue using folding motion to combine until small portion of dough holds together when squeezed in palm of your hand, adding up to 2 tablespoons remaining ice water if necessary.
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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Earthquakes are measured by magnitude on a logarithmic scale — so each whole number increase translates to 32 times more energy released by the quake.
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Economists have warned the increase in tax revenue is temporary and note persistent gaps between spending and revenue.
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The gathering started June 25 and runs through June 27.
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The honor was awarded by the 66-year-old festival and its market, Mifa (Marché International du Film d’Animation), long deemed the premier global gathering for animation creators, studios, buyers, distributors, platforms, investors and industry professionals.
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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.
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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.
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Many have camped out along the edge of the piles of crushed concrete and rebar, awaiting any word of their relatives.
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But Carron happily pointed to a pile of recycled asphalt that has a different plan.
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.
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“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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