as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
the cumulation of grime on the stove was really disgusting
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Recent Examples of cumulation
Being chosen as Young Miss was the cumulation of years of hard work for Carrie, the daughter of Chris and Taylor Vincent.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
There’s no one reason why band is such a big deal in Texas, but more of a cumulation between Friday night lights, funding from districts and having an active advocate for the arts in the Texas Music Educators Association.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
Could only participate, if surreptitiously, in this long-overdue cumulation.
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Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2025
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
There’s no one reason why band is such a big deal in Texas, but more of a cumulation between Friday night lights, funding from districts and having an active advocate for the arts in the Texas Music Educators Association.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
Could only participate, if surreptitiously, in this long-overdue cumulation.
—
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulation
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Three additional restaurants were cited for violations including heavy grease accumulation, missing handwashing signs and an ice machine leak.
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Daily life feels less focused on material accumulation and more focused on relationships.
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The location is now a collection of cold storage facilities, parking lots and warehouses in Skid Row near its boundary with the Arts District.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice water over mixture and continue using folding motion to combine until small portion of dough holds together when squeezed in palm of your hand, adding up to 2 tablespoons remaining ice water if necessary.
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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“Cumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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