ACCUMULATIONS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

accumulations

noun

plural of accumulation

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 Widespread, measurable rainfall is expected, with accumulations of 1 inch or less in most areas. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Most of the region received 1-3 inches in the past 24 hours, but accumulations between 5-7 inches in Lewisville and the western portions of Fort Worth were recorded in the past 24 hours. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 July 2026 As the Eaton and Palisades fires roared across the Altadena area and the coastal Santa Monica Mountains in January 2025, the flames were fueled in part by accumulations of bone-dry chaparral, brush and other vegetation. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026 In this case, that would take 16 multiplication operations and 16 additions (or four accumulations). — Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026 The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026 The Sierra snowpack started off with some decent rounds of storms going into the winter, between late December and early January, and during a mid-February cold storm that boosted accumulations. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026

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Noun

These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025 and 2026—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
At age 34, her work at the interface of two mathematical fields—taking collections of wavelike equations and using them to explore how shapes fill space—had already transformed both subjects.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 23 July 2026

Definition of collections

Noun

As the county’s population increases, so will the demand for services.

— Taylor O'Connor July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
To compare how major insurers handle rate increases after crashes, NerdWallet analyzed median national premiums for drivers with a recent at-fault accident.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

While baking soda is famously good at deodorizing smelly things, adding salt to compost piles can interrupt the composting process.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Instead, there would be an uptick in compound disasters, as one extreme piles upon another.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of piles

Noun

New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of mixtures

Noun

There are sketchbooks still to fill, assemblages missing one last red bottle, and a studio full of objects that have yet to be turned from one thing into another.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?

— Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

Definition of assemblages

Noun

The fifth-floor suite includes a custom bar sink and entertainment nook ready-made for gatherings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
Multiple reception rooms include a formal dining room with seating for 16 guests, while two studies are for more intimate gatherings and the Smallbone kitchen, equipped with Miele appliances, opens to a morning room with French doors to the gardens.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

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