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

Miniso’s popularity has grown as the company focuses on affordable lifestyle products, including viral blind boxes and licensed collections featuring franchises like Minecraft and My Little Pony.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
In his new role, Quijon will be in charge of one of the Philippines’ largest contemporary art collections, spanning the 1960s to the 1980s.

— News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of collections

Noun

The additional pension costs imposed by AB 1383 would leave cities with less money for staffing, salaries, and other public services or require significant tax increases.

— Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
As Venus moves closer to Earth in its orbit, its apparent size increases, even as the illuminated portion shrinks.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

Fans could choose from rows upon rows of cleats, stacks of polos, piles of official football jerseys, bins of socks and racks of helmets.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The fire chief, Gene Perreault, who was there during the walk-through, tells me the piles puzzled investigators.

— Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of piles

Noun

Members must accommodate themselves to its fictions, with varying mixtures of gullibility and cynicism; followers shown proof that the leader has lied may admire him all the more for his tactical cleverness.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
When mixtures of rare earth elements were introduced into the layered manganese oxide, the heavier elements—with their smaller hydration shells—fit more comfortably inside the narrow channels and bound tightly to the material.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of mixtures

Noun

Six years later, MOCA commissioned Saar to create a series of assemblages and installations to accompany 10 performances of Ellen Sebastian’s theatrical production Sanctified.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026
Pathbreaking artist Betye Saar, whose powerful assemblages of racist memorabilia served up scorching commentary on the condition of the Black American—particularly the Black American woman—died on July 26 in Los Angeles.

— News Desk, Artforum, 28 July 2026

Definition of assemblages

Noun

To that end, shoppers may encounter wine tastings, vinyl-listening sessions, and community gatherings — all proof that Malczewski is eager to evolve.

— Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks or easy weekday meals, and easily adaptable with different beans and cheeses.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

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