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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Noun
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The annual Ten Thousand Commandments report has, since 1993, tracked the inexorable accumulation of federal regulation.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025 -
The United States would be, to put it mildly, naïve to believe that the accumulation of intelligence and modern warfare knowledge by North Korea, China and Iran presents no threat to the United States.—
Laura Thornton,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Pieces from her collection, including artist Karin Miller’s Angie in Yellow, adorn the mustard walls.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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The Pacers boast arguably the most unconventional collection of players to ever reach the NBA Finals, headlined by their stars, Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Brush butter mixture over tops of rolls and sprinkle with parsley.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Once the mixture is combined, add peanut butter and continue to mix until combined.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Cumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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