as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
those newspapers have been stacking up in the basement since we moved here
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Toss the grapes in the olive oil and seasonings that have accumulated at the bottom of the pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Some food-safety inspections were temporarily halted, trash accumulated in national parks, federal landmarks and museums closed, and some airports shuttered checkpoints due to a shortage of Transportation Security Administration officers to screen passengers.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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When his birthday arrived, the entire family gathered for dinner, including relatives from both his mom’s and dad’s sides.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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From the evidence gathered on-and-off-scene, investigators determine a probable cause and draft a report.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Stacked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stacked%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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