embanking

verb

present participle of embank
as in accumulating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embanking
  1. accumulating
  2. grouping
  3. assembling
  4. amassing
  5. collecting
  6. massing
  7. conglomerating
  8. piling
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  • In our own solar system, giant planets such as Jupiter and Saturn are thought to have begun rapidly accumulating their massive gaseous envelopes once their growing cores reached roughly 20 times Earth's mass.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Kraken have done a fantastic job accumulating depth and building a balanced system with a priority on skill.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of accumulating
Verb
  • This time around, however, the tech giant is establishing parameters on mass arbitration by grouping them in batches of 25, 100, and 500, depending on the total number of claimants with similar issues.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Start small by grouping items by type, discarding excess, and using storage solutions to maintain order and functionality.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of grouping
Verb
  • An Acquisition Chain, Not A One-Off OpenRouter lands on top of a stack Stripe has been assembling piece by piece.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Peltz weighs deal for Wendy’s Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund is assembling a group that could bid to take Wendy’s private as the chain faces declining sales, falling traffic, and restaurant closures.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • Having a goal to earn points to visit Morocco or take a ski trip to the Alps is likely to be more helpful than blindly amassing rewards for an overseas trip or an all-inclusive resort.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, Gupta set a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of factices, amassing more than 3,000 in his collection ranging in value from $2,000 to $100,000.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of amassing
Verb
  • Before Monday, Eldridge had played first base in each of the Giants’ last 11 games, committing just one error and collecting nine assists.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The center of excellence focused on institutionalizing best practices, training service members and collecting data on civilian harm.
    — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of collecting
Verb
  • In October 1973, Israeli military intelligence had detailed reports of Egyptian and Syrian forces massing on the borders.
    — Bryce Hoffman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of massing
Verb
  • The quickly conglomerating media industry led Henson to consider corporate partnerships to assist with his goal of further expanding the Muppet media universe.
    — Jared Bahir Browsh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of conglomerating
Verb
  • Problems have been piling up for regional sports networks as the pay TV bundle continues to bleed subscribers.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Mix them together along with sautéed veggies and shredded chicken before piling into a casserole dish.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of piling
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“Embanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embanking. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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