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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
However, there is the potential for a more significant lake effect snow band to impact parts of Central New York, between Oswego and Watertown, with possible accumulations of over 6 inches in some spots.
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ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
Heavy snow has been affecting Washington since earlier this week, with the biggest accumulations reported on mountains, according to the National Weather Service field office in Seattle.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
This snowfall is leading to slushy accumulations on roadways and reduced visibility.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Snow accumulations in Sherman County are expected to total between 4 and 8 inches, with wind gusts as high as 35 miles per hour; and Dallam County may see between 5 and 9 inches of snow with gusts as high as 40 miles per hour.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
While there is still uncertainty in exact timing and coverage, light accumulations are expected, generally under 1 inch.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Advisories remain in effect through midday Saturday, with accumulations generally between 1 and 3 inches.
—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
ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
Heavy snow has been affecting Washington since earlier this week, with the biggest accumulations reported on mountains, according to the National Weather Service field office in Seattle.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
This snowfall is leading to slushy accumulations on roadways and reduced visibility.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Snow accumulations in Sherman County are expected to total between 4 and 8 inches, with wind gusts as high as 35 miles per hour; and Dallam County may see between 5 and 9 inches of snow with gusts as high as 40 miles per hour.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
While there is still uncertainty in exact timing and coverage, light accumulations are expected, generally under 1 inch.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Advisories remain in effect through midday Saturday, with accumulations generally between 1 and 3 inches.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulations
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Anna Margolin, Lower East Suicide Yiddish literature is rich in great women poets including Celia Dropkin, Rokhl Korn, and Kadia Molodowsky, yet comprehensive collections of their work in translation are few and far between.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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LLMs are trained by ingesting enormous collections of text and code from the internet.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Make temperature increases or decreases gradually.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Communities saw increases in local spending everywhere the tour went.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ebern Designs Slim Laundry Hamper With Lid This sleek hamper looks far better than a traditional plastic basket, and the lid keeps piles of clothes out of sight when guests are over.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Instead of dumping piles alongside traffic areas, distribute it evenly or spread it over garden beds where it can be more easily absorbed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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How to Recycle Batteries Different batteries are made using different mixtures of chemical elements and metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel, and silver, while others may contain cobalt, lithium, and graphite that are treated as critical minerals by the United States Geological Survey.—
Katherine Gallagher,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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The color is also more aligned with the fiber mixtures brands are pursuing to be more sustainable such as cotton-linen blends.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
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With oxalate dating, the team measured the age of oxalate mineral accretions above and below the paint.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
28 Nov. 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 two got together for what April hoped was the beginning of many family gatherings.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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That might mean agreeing to time limits of two hours at family gatherings, capping visits to only once a week, or deciding certain topics (like finances, fertility, or parenting choices) are off the table.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 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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“Accumulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulations. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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