as in accumulations
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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Snow rates of 1 inch per hour are expected across parts of North and South Dakota, with northern Minnesota also seeing heavy accumulations.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026 -
East-central South Dakota and parts of southwestern Minnesota may see significant icing, with freezing rain accumulations of a quarter to half an inch on elevated surfaces like power lines and trees.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cities and counties already expect higher debris collections each February and March, as live oaks lining city streets dump leaves and pollen ahead of spring.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The resolution Alarmed by the cancellation, the thousands of dollars in bills and the threat of collections over 5 cents, Hill researched insurance law and fought back.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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On a computer, Krause pulled up a chromatography analysis, which separates mixtures into individual components.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday morning, piles of bricks and mud were all that were left, along with blankets, cooking utensils and other personal belongings salvaged from the rubble and set into a pile.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Start with one dedicated space and make piles for keep, toss, and donate.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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