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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
The accretion of scientific knowledge Crucially, in evaluating what science says about free will, no singular scientific discipline precludes its possibility—no gene(s), neurotransmitter(s), hormone(s), early developmental epigenetic effect(s), and so on, accomplishes this.
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Jessica Riskin, The New York Review of Books, 3 Apr. 2025
This includes an accretion expense related to senior notes issued during the year.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
As this material streams back onto the white dwarf, the pressure and temperature at the point of accretion on the white dwarf's surface grows, until a localized thermonuclear explosion erupts.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Therefore, this is a period of accretion for L3Harris unless the international landscape turns into a global hot conflict, at which point many valuations in most industries, defense contractors included, will experience heavy volatility.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Riskin, The New York Review of Books, 3 Apr. 2025
This includes an accretion expense related to senior notes issued during the year.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
As this material streams back onto the white dwarf, the pressure and temperature at the point of accretion on the white dwarf's surface grows, until a localized thermonuclear explosion erupts.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Therefore, this is a period of accretion for L3Harris unless the international landscape turns into a global hot conflict, at which point many valuations in most industries, defense contractors included, will experience heavy volatility.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
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Hutchens said the house at 303 E. Rogers St. is in a state of disrepair and problems have included the accumulation of trash and rubbish, nonpayment of water bills and numerous cleanup notices.—
Lynn Kutter,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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But political disputes about the accumulation of debt and difficulties raising the limit led credit-rating agencies to lower their grades for the federal government.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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In 2019, the average annual increase was only 2.5 percent; but for the last two years, it's been more than 10 percent each year.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Geographic Location Vitamin D production increases at higher altitudes because of greater UV exposure.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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The ground floor is largely dedicated a rotating display of the museum’s permanent collection, with works by the likes of Mr. Imagination, Lee Godie and Wesley Willis.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The vast collection of archival materials and ephemera spans over 30 years of the Filipina artist’s career, from her time in the Bay Area during the mid-70s through her passing in 2004.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Vegan protein powder with more than 25 grams of protein per serving With 30 grams of protein per serving, this is a great powder for those looking for serious gains.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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India and Vietnam made the largest gains – with both receiving attention from Trump in recent weeks, especially India – with the former increasing its market share from 0.12% to 16.89% and the latter from 6.32% to 16.75%.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The result is a palpable mixture of Hollywood and British sensibilities, alternately brash and cozy-quirky, with the joins sometimes awkwardly felt.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture and fold in with a wooden spoon until no visible flour streaks remain—do not overmix.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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In addition to cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint, the Park District shares in expanding access to clean energy, improving grid resilience and creating jobs in the renewable energy industry, according to a May press release from E4.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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In addition, 2023 and 2024 featured a powerful El Niño, which tends to strengthen westerly winds in the Atlantic, making early development less likely.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Colorado has around 584,000 SNAP recipients —10 percent of its population — all of whom are eligible for the boost.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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