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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
Varda, whose materials are far more copious than her husband’s, was a saver, from the very beginning of her photographic career, and this practice of accumulation was a living act of artistic philosophy, a commitment to the future—her own and the world’s.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
As a result, players cannot be suspended for the Euro 2025 final due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Stage 1 looks like minor fat accumulation and Stage 4 appears as severe leg disfigurement.
—Francesca Gilbard, NBC news, 10 July 2025
However, there is still hesitancy about how the AI will be implemented, the accumulation of sensitive data, and, of course, the future of the doctor.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
As a result, players cannot be suspended for the Euro 2025 final due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Stage 1 looks like minor fat accumulation and Stage 4 appears as severe leg disfigurement.
—Francesca Gilbard, NBC news, 10 July 2025
However, there is still hesitancy about how the AI will be implemented, the accumulation of sensitive data, and, of course, the future of the doctor.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulation
Noun
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Two years later, the first era of the band began as a quartet, bringing with it a collection of electric blues.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Now, Scherzinger, Payne, and Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland are using their expertise to mentor a new collection of vocal groups on Building the Band.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Divide the steak and onion mixture into four equal portions in the pan and top each portion with 2 slices of cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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As the mixture chills, churns, and stirs, ice crystals slowly form, turning it into soft ice cream that can then be frozen further to firm up.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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But the House saw a 28% increase in business, with much of that driven by young people, Chief Commercial Officer James Ferguson said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The fluffy 2-inch pile height is soft and plush but can be easily spot cleaned with a damp cloth.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boogie, a petty thief surrounded by piles of loot, pointed us toward a set of stairwells back in Red’s building.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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One assemblage features a broken television set balanced on a dirty rolling chair.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
23 June 2025
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Many of those residents were artists and musicians, including the famed assemblage artist and former director of the Watts Towers Arts Center, John Outterbridge, whose home and studio burned in the fire.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Planets form within the rotating disks of gas and dust that surround young stars, where particles collide and stick together through a process known as accretion.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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The company highlighted that this deal’s accretion to its free cash flow supports its commitment to shareholder returns.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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One such gathering was the Texas Digital Economy Convening in Fort Worth last February, which featured over 60 stakeholders, including IREN.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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And of course, this trend fits perfectly into the current entertaining landscape—think low-key outdoor gatherings, bring-your-own-pitcher picnics, and drinks that serve a crowd without the stress of playing bartender.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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