Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agglutinating
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Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026 -
The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Yes, Dallas and Fort Worth are two very different cities located about 30 miles from each other, but for the purpose of this article, the general lumping together of Dallas-Fort Worth as a metroplex works well, as both cities—along with several suburbs—offer numerous benefits for retirees.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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Using a single term to cover these heavier-than-helium elements makes some sense because the universe is overwhelmingly made up of the lighter stuff, so lumping everything else into one group makes the math easier.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Nov. 2025
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The protagonists are ultimately constructed like robots, accreting no more experiences or traits or memories than they’re programmed to have.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Instruments drift in and out, sometimes accreting into subtle polyrhythms or harmonies, and other times lightly undergirding Ederra’s gorgeous runs.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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Coins can also be more convenient to store and transport, while bars are often preferred by investors focused on accumulating larger amounts of gold at a lower cost per ounce.—
Jessica Walrack,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The results of the draft lottery will matter enormously, of course, as does finding creative ways to shed some of the club’s exorbitant commitments to depreciating veteran assets while accumulating meaningful futures.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trump has declared success and pressured Iran to agree to a deal to end the war, while massing new troops in the Middle East and threatening intense escalation if Tehran doesn't reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz trade route.—
Mosheh Gains,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Space plants three feet apart for massing in borders and beds or to plant a low hedge.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Agglutinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agglutinating. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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