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as in collection
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a vast accumulation of evidence about the dangers of smoking
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as in accumulating
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the accumulation of leaves on the ground is proceeding at a much faster rate than my raking
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Recent Examples of accumulation
When asked why the bond market has not yet revolted against this debt accumulation, Dalio described a paralysis in Washington.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Minor ice accumulations are also possible in far western counties, though impacts are expected to be limited.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Little to no snow accumulation is expected.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
These areas can expect the heaviest accumulations, around 3 to 7 inches.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulation
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Cabello has served as head of Venezuela’s National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax Administration, giving him control over customs, ports and tax collection—key leverage points in an economy marked by sanctions, smuggling and corruption.—
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Auto-annotation tools label data during collection.—
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
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The gathering of several hundred people reflected a who’s who of executives and leaders across the industry as well as longtime friends and family.—
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The gathering marks the royal family's first public reunion since King Charles formally stripped his younger brother, the former Prince Andrew, of his royal titles and ordered him to leave his Windsor home, Forest Lodge.—
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There’s no one reason why band is such a big deal in Texas, but more of a cumulation between Friday night lights, funding from districts and having an active advocate for the arts in the Texas Music Educators Association.—
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Could only participate, if surreptitiously, in this long-overdue cumulation.—
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During the day, the birds lie motionless on the ground, blending into piles of leaves and tree stumps to hide from predators.—
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Each pepper is topped with a heaping pile of fontina cheese.—
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In it, novice nun Viridiana (Silvia Pinal) does her utmost to maintain her Catholic principles, but her lecherous uncle (Fernando Rey) and a motley assemblage of paupers force her to confront the limits of her idealism.—
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But the contract didn’t define such activity or spell out what a large assemblage means.—
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
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“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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