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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
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and the West Virginia panhandle, saying that parts of the area could see snow accumulations between one and three inches along with gusting winds.
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CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
If a dipstick test is positive, further lab tests to measure daily protein accumulations in urine can assess possible kidney damage and guide the next steps in the diagnosis.
—Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
To the north, rain was expected to change over to snow behind the cold front with accumulations of more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) possible in the central Appalachians of West Virginia.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Ice accumulations may make roads slick, while lighter snow totals will still cause travel difficulties and drifting snow as winds pick up.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Snow Continues to the Northeast and New England Finally, Taylor says that parts of the interior Northeast and northern New England may see heavy snowfall accumulations through Saturday.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Precise snow accumulations are uncertain, but minor accumulations are possible.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches are possible on Tuesday, forecasters said in the alert.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
If a dipstick test is positive, further lab tests to measure daily protein accumulations in urine can assess possible kidney damage and guide the next steps in the diagnosis.
—Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
To the north, rain was expected to change over to snow behind the cold front with accumulations of more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) possible in the central Appalachians of West Virginia.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Ice accumulations may make roads slick, while lighter snow totals will still cause travel difficulties and drifting snow as winds pick up.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Snow Continues to the Northeast and New England Finally, Taylor says that parts of the interior Northeast and northern New England may see heavy snowfall accumulations through Saturday.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Precise snow accumulations are uncertain, but minor accumulations are possible.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches are possible on Tuesday, forecasters said in the alert.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulations
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Megan Proska, associate vice president of horticulture and collections, says the Arboretum requests submissions from growers for new plants or new varieties that will be coming to the local market.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to the report, 241 UK museums, universities, and councils continue to hold human remains, of which only 100 disclosed the exact number of individuals represented in their collections, totaling around 79,000.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 Mar. 2026
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The protests were sparked by tax increases due to the fuel price escalator, a measure aimed at tackling climate change, under which fuel duty would rise by more than inflation annually.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The contracts -- 20 years each -- lock in annual payment increases of just 3%.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The cold weather alone doesn’t guarantee piles of snow, though.—
Junko Ogura,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than half of the bulk trash piles were scheduled for collection by a contractor, with fees charged to the property owners.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 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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Over WhatsApp and at their regular gatherings, the group seamlessly switches back and forth between Mandarin and English while seeking to stick to Mandarin as much as possible.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mastermind groups have traditionally been peer gatherings led by a single voice with a general focus.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 23 Mar. 2026.
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