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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
Light snow accumulations could occur, though the exact location depends on where the rain‑snow transition zone occurs and is unclear several days out.
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Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Light snow is possible along Interstate 90 in southwestern Minnesota, but accumulations should be minimal.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
While little to no additional accumulations are expected, slick roadways remain possible through the morning commute hours.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
More snow is possible later in the week, with potential accumulations of one to three inches.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Snowfall rates have reached 2 to 3 inches per hour this morning in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, with total storm accumulations expected to reach 20 to 30 inches, and isolated reports possibly exceeding 30 inches.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Michigan will see steady snowfall and blustery winds early this week, with the heaviest accumulations predicted in the Upper Peninsula.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Städdag prevents those slow accumulations from turning into all-day cleaning projects.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Light snow is possible along Interstate 90 in southwestern Minnesota, but accumulations should be minimal.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
While little to no additional accumulations are expected, slick roadways remain possible through the morning commute hours.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
More snow is possible later in the week, with potential accumulations of one to three inches.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Snowfall rates have reached 2 to 3 inches per hour this morning in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, with total storm accumulations expected to reach 20 to 30 inches, and isolated reports possibly exceeding 30 inches.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Michigan will see steady snowfall and blustery winds early this week, with the heaviest accumulations predicted in the Upper Peninsula.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Städdag prevents those slow accumulations from turning into all-day cleaning projects.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulations
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Once fully operational, the hotel plans to invite local DJs to share selections from their personal collections on the weekends.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Her Meryll Rogge collections are full of color, wit, and sophistication, but always with a dash of the unexpected.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Unified school officials said Tuesday that student participation and performance in Advanced Placement courses have risen above pre-pandemic levels, citing double-digit increases in enrollment and exams taken since the 2020-2021 school year.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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When the power fails, businesses close, employees lose wages, and spoiled inventory piles up.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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Defeat piles pressure on Starmer before May elections Labour won just over half the vote in Gorton and Denton at the last general election in 2024.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The challenges lie mostly in the big difference between gasoline and diesel engine designs; specifically compression ratios and fuel mixtures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 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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There’s also a huge ballroom, complete with its own working fireplace that allows for large-scale gatherings in stylish surroundings, something that is lacking elsewhere in Edinburgh.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The clubhouse is available for private rentals, offering a setting for weddings, anniversaries, business meetings and community gatherings.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 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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“Accumulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulations. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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