as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
snow piling up in the driveway at a rapid pace
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In 73 career regular-season games with the Sirens and Ottawa Charge, Roese has accumulated 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists).—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
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By measuring how much radiocarbon had accumulated in those proteins, researchers could estimate how long each shark had been alive.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jeannoel joined the hundreds of other community members gathered in Coral Springs Friday evening at the vigil in Metayer’s honor.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Piled (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piled%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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