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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
Noun
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From his prison cell, Khandaqji wrote two poetry collections, hundreds of essays, and four novels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Like Armani fashion, its fragrance brand is built in a pyramid structure, with Armani Privé like couture; Giorgio Armani, encompassing timeless collections, and Emporio Armani, the brand’s younger, more accessible branch.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now that prices for eggs and coffee have come down, those price increases have stayed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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The cooldown ended a monthslong acceleration of price increases and offered some relief for households strained by cost hikes.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shelf ice forms along beaches where ice piles up after being pushed to shore.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Amid a large snowstorm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, one curious dog dived into piles of snow in a now-viral video.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Drummond notes that other recipes for sour cream noodle bakes call for mixing the noodle and meat mixtures together before adding to the pan.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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Future samples will likely contain mixtures of organics from multiple sources, some biological and some not.—
Amirali Aghazadeh,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Extra Seating Saab recommends removing any extra seating, such as poufs, stools, or dining chairs that often get pulled in from kitchens, bedrooms, or offices, to accommodate holiday gatherings.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Accumulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulations. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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