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
This process, called accretion, is how everything in the solar system – planets, moons, comets and asteroids – came into being.
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Lucas Brefka, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Science works by accretion only if the layers are relevant to the question at hand and can be added together to indicate an answer.
—Jessica Riskin, The New York Review of Books, 3 Apr. 2025
That captured matter then spreads into a hot, bright, rapidly spinning flat circular object called an accretion disc.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Analysts said concerns are excessive and says that Capital One will benefit from the multiple expansion and earnings-per-share accretion.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Lucas Brefka, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Science works by accretion only if the layers are relevant to the question at hand and can be added together to indicate an answer.
—Jessica Riskin, The New York Review of Books, 3 Apr. 2025
That captured matter then spreads into a hot, bright, rapidly spinning flat circular object called an accretion disc.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Analysts said concerns are excessive and says that Capital One will benefit from the multiple expansion and earnings-per-share accretion.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
Noun
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These two technical indicators suggest that BSX is in a period of accumulation, suggesting a bullish outlook with further upside potential.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Opal is formed through an accumulation of marine organisms or silica-rich water, which create wonderful plays of color.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Glamour,
19 July 2025
Noun
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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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Among the exercises examined, yoga showed the most promise—it was associated with a nearly two-hour increase in total sleep time, an almost 16% improvement in sleep efficiency, and a roughly 30-minute reduction in sleep onset.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The Department resumed collections in May and plans to begin wage garnishment by the end of summer.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The brand is launching Open Water, a collection of apparel and accessories for active men and women.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Success metrics should include engagement and satisfaction alongside performance gains.—
Rick Inatome,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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For many months, job gains have been concentrated in just a few sectors – health care, state and local governments, and leisure and hospitality.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Noun
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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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In addition to Santora, Schwarzenegger, Adam Higgs, Scott Sullivan, Phil Abraham, Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen and Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell served as additional executive producers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In addition to combing through the archives, Madonna is reportedly working with Deadpool & Wolverine producer Shawn Levy on a limited Netflix series based on her life and career.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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These include profit boosts and early payouts at the top of the home page.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has already been slaying on the charts, and now, David Guetta is joining the project to give one of its songs an extra boost.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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