1
as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a thick accretion of ice in a freezer that obviously had not been cleaned for some time
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
accretions of lime have thickened the cave's stalactites and stalagmites over the centuries
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Recent Examples of accretion
If this accretion of celebrations of her Adria-ness seemed, individually, like nattering reminders of her time running short, the sheer mass of want for her presence pleased her.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
One way that could happen is through the black hole's accumulation of angular momentum by its gradual accretion of dust and gas.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Executives, for example, could have a bias toward buybacks because the immediate earnings accretion stands to benefit their stake.
—CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
This will be a high impact event that starts on a post holiday travel weekend so keep that in mind as snow rates and ice accretion are all on its resume all the way to the east coast.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
One way that could happen is through the black hole's accumulation of angular momentum by its gradual accretion of dust and gas.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Executives, for example, could have a bias toward buybacks because the immediate earnings accretion stands to benefit their stake.
—CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
This will be a high impact event that starts on a post holiday travel weekend so keep that in mind as snow rates and ice accretion are all on its resume all the way to the east coast.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
Noun
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Instead, existing plaque levels seemed to be a better predictor of future plaque accumulation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This visceral fat is strongly linked to insulin resistance, inflammation, and a higher risk of fat accumulation in the liver.1 If a postmenopausal woman doesn’t experience overweight or metabolic syndrome, would her changing hormones still put her at greater risk for MASLD?—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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These digital archives, and the strange intimacy that produces them, are the subject of Searches, a new essay collection by the novelist and journalist Vauhini Vara.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its collection of sensors measures changes in gas concentrations over time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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The agreement had required Iran to drastically reduce its uranium enrichment and stockpile levels in return for sanctions relief, which helped stabilize its economy before the U.S. exit reversed those gains.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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This also marks its third-biggest gain in post-WWII history.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary. 4.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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If necessary, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is slightly sticky, up to 1/4 cup total.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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Late Monday night, federal officials indicated that Harvard would be docked $2.2 billion in multiyear grants in addition to the cancellation of a $60 million contract due to its letter and failure to comply.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its durability, the rug is also easy to care for.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Without the screen time or the mechanism behind it, the connection feels like industry politicking — the rapper gets a signal boost and Max accumulates producer cred.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bates’ investment got a boost Friday when the U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $5.9 billion launch contract to send some of the Pentagon’s most sensitive satellites into space.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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