cumulations

noun

plural of cumulation
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulations
  1. accumulations
  2. collections
  3. mixtures
  4. piles
Noun
  • Widespread, measurable rainfall is expected, with accumulations of 1 inch or less in most areas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Most of the region received 1-3 inches in the past 24 hours, but accumulations between 5-7 inches in Lewisville and the western portions of Fort Worth were recorded in the past 24 hours.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of accumulations
Noun
  • Her brand House of Masaba gained immense popularity through her quirky ready-to-wear collections and prints, and has recently pivoted to bridal couture.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • While medical providers sometimes negotiate directly with patients before accounts reach collections, debt relief may become more useful if other unsecured debts are also creating financial hardship.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of collections
Noun
  • New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of mixtures
Noun
  • The smell of rotten eggs permeates communities where large piles of decaying sargassum emit ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Content piles up faster than it can be classified or reused, and AI only accelerates that.
    — Benjamin Faes, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of piles
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