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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 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.
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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
Total rainfall accumulations from Thursday through Monday could approach 3 to 4 inches across the region, which could lead to some flooding concerns, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 23 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
Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at the highest elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Most of the accumulations will happen on cooler surfaces.
—Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Total rainfall accumulations from Thursday through Monday could approach 3 to 4 inches across the region, which could lead to some flooding concerns, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 23 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
Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at the highest elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Most of the accumulations will happen on cooler surfaces.
—Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulations
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Since making her debut in 2009, Son Bo-Mi has written numerous novels and short story collections, including Dear Ralph Lauren, Little Village, Bringing Them the Lindy Hop, and The Fireflies of Manhattan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The space is a combination of minimalism and industrial design with generous natural light and an open-plan layout, which creates a sense of calm and spaciousness, while allowing the collections to take center stage.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Even with increases in public funding, the demand for affordable childcare significantly outpaces supply, especially for infants.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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While most of those states lean to the left, and Democratic legislators are far more likely to back minimum wage increases than Republicans, several staunchly conservative states similar to Oklahoma have passed higher minimum wages by ballot initiative.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Small amounts of vegetable oils can be added to compost piles, but animal fats should be avoided.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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Therapist Jayme Kolbo spends time helping people who are stuck with piles and often stuck in their homes.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughout a continuous fat matrix.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 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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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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And so the best example of this is the use of very large high-pressure die castings to replace assemblages of stamped parts.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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The outdoor venue held 4,300 people, and another 85,000 spectators watched the fight from large screens set up on the Ellipse, an open area near the White House often used for large gatherings.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2026
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Through these gatherings, Charlotte continues to show its commitment to building a community where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated and inclusion remains at the center of bringing people together.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 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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“Accumulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulations. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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