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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
Even with that mechanism shrouded in mystery, this research shows that changes in the mass accretion of supermassive black holes don't always take thousands of years, as previously thought.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
In Worcester County, the main impact will be ice accretion.
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Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
His concurring opinion in the tariffs case may become the Roberts Court’s most influential statement on how to prevent the steady accretion of executive power.
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Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
There’s also the potential for a trace of ice accretion.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for accretion
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
In Worcester County, the main impact will be ice accretion.
—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
His concurring opinion in the tariffs case may become the Roberts Court’s most influential statement on how to prevent the steady accretion of executive power.
—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
There’s also the potential for a trace of ice accretion.
—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for accretion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
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Ocean heat content — a measure of heat stored through the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a long-term accumulation of heat across the global ocean.
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Ultimately, managing one's emotions is paramount for true wealth accumulation.
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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The location is now a collection of cold storage facilities, parking lots and warehouses in Skid Row near its boundary with the Arts District.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Its newest addition—part of hotelier Ian Schrager’s Edition chain—is a decidedly more subdued affair, and that’s by design.
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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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