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as in collections
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 increases
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 accumulations
Advisories remain in effect through midday Saturday, with accumulations generally between 1 and 3 inches.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Overall, northern counties and areas along Lake Erie have the best chance for snow, with minor accumulations likely in higher terrain and coastal locations.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
However, due to dry air near the surface and limited moisture, no snow accumulations are expected.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Over portions of Hispaniola, additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is possible this morning, with storm total accumulations up to 40 inches in southern Hispaniola.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Snow accumulations may be affected by diurnal trends and sun angle.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with up to 18 inches along the Sierra crest.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible above 5500 feet.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Overall, northern counties and areas along Lake Erie have the best chance for snow, with minor accumulations likely in higher terrain and coastal locations.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
However, due to dry air near the surface and limited moisture, no snow accumulations are expected.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Over portions of Hispaniola, additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is possible this morning, with storm total accumulations up to 40 inches in southern Hispaniola.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Snow accumulations may be affected by diurnal trends and sun angle.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with up to 18 inches along the Sierra crest.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible above 5500 feet.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulations
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Miyake stepped back from designing the main ISSEY MIYAKE collections in 1999 to focus on research, eventually establishing the Miyake Issey Foundation in 2004 to support next-generation creatives.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since its release, it’s been added to the permanent collections of the Memorial Art Gallery, the National Museum of American Jewish History, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Virginia, which has more data centers than any other state, is bracing for major electric rate increases after having seen electricity costs rise by only about 3 percent over the last year.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That could be undone, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek said, if the subsidies go back to previous, reduced levels at the end of the year, when increases to the financial aid expire.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Of course, the most popular picks among winter sports enthusiasts take them to the nation’s mightiest mountain ranges, with technique-testing terrain, breathtaking views, and piles of powder.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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His investing strategy has turned on an incessant search for value, with Berkshire Hathaway often sitting on giant piles of cash until just the right deal comes through.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The results showed that hives treated with mixtures containing methyl oleate were far less likely to rear new queens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Etouffees, stewy mixtures served over rice whose name is derived from the French word for smothered.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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The collection features many luminaries from the worlds of jazz and modern dance but also features casual gatherings at neighborhood venues.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Transform your Thanksgiving table into a festive feast with simple decorations that work for both large gatherings and intimate lunches.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 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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“Accumulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulations. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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