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
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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
The combination of a lifelong accumulation of wealth, declining financial abilities and a lack of awareness of those declines puts older adults at serious risk for financial scams.
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Ian McDonough, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
Inter were on for a treble until late April and the accumulation of fatigue, psychological baggage and Paris Saint-Germain putting in a historic display left a bad impression of a team that remains, for many, the best in Italy, regardless of Napoli’s domestic league title.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 June 2025
The daily chart of WMB shows how the stock was in a clear accumulation phase for most of 2024, rising from a February 2024 low around $35 to reach just over $60 by November.
—David Keller, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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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Ian McDonough, The Conversation, 12 June 2025
Inter were on for a treble until late April and the accumulation of fatigue, psychological baggage and Paris Saint-Germain putting in a historic display left a bad impression of a team that remains, for many, the best in Italy, regardless of Napoli’s domestic league title.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 June 2025
The daily chart of WMB shows how the stock was in a clear accumulation phase for most of 2024, rising from a February 2024 low around $35 to reach just over $60 by November.
—David Keller, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulation
Noun
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Pieces from her collection, including artist Karin Miller’s Angie in Yellow, adorn the mustard walls.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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The collection initially arrived with 44,300 equivalent units.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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When the red warp dye was chemically analyzed in 1964, it was found to be a mixture of purpurin, first produced in 1867, and chrysophenine, first synthesized in 1885.—
Dorothy Armstrong
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Add the egg yolks and gently fluff the mixture with your hands to thoroughly combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
Noun
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According to his numbers, these implementations deliver a 20% increase in sales with this automation.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Japanese government is introducing subsidies to help farmers meet demand, and MAFF reported a nearly 3x increase in matcha production in 2023, up to 4k tons from the 1.5k tons produced in 2010.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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Testing found that the limestone on which the foundation sat and the pile concrete were strong enough to support the building, and the basement slab showed no signs of cracking or sinking.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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First on the docket is a pile of cords knotted together, ensnaring an eyelash curler and a pen.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The result is an assemblage of distinctive silhouettes and unique fabric selections that draw any viewer in.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hammett has a new coffee-table book out, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, with highlights from his massive assemblage of vintage instruments.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Their results also add context to planetary formation models developed over decades suggesting that Jupiter and other similar gas planets formed through a process called core accretion in which a rocky and icy core rapidly gathers gas.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This process, called accretion, is how everything in the solar system – planets, moons, comets and asteroids – came into being.—
Lucas Brefka,
The Conversation,
19 May 2025
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Focused on education, the arts and local businesses, the gathering’s goal is to unify the community through fun and family friendly activities, according to the event website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Due to segregation laws, African Americans were banned from holding large public gatherings.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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