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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of complaints about that mail order firm is really accumulating
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as in collects
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in gathers
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulates
Hypertensive heart disease is a condition in which the heart accumulates damage due to long-term, unmanaged high blood pressure (aka hypertension), according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The snow accumulates into blocks of ice that turn grey from trash and passing car fumes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Every winter, garbage carried by swollen rivers in the region accumulates downstream, eventually piling up by barriers installed by a hydro power plant in Visegrad.
—Eldar Emric, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Fluid then accumulates in the joint, causing swelling and stiffness.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The aim of this was to determine how magnetic stress accumulates in such systems, but future modeling will be needed to determine how magnetic interplay plays a role in the final moments of a neutron star merger.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Without it, resentment accumulates and trust erodes.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the 2-inch rim, your baseboards are protected from any pesky mud that accumulates on the soles.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
But after a heavy, wet snow or when consistent snowfall accumulates, your yard and gardens may need intervention.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The snow accumulates into blocks of ice that turn grey from trash and passing car fumes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Every winter, garbage carried by swollen rivers in the region accumulates downstream, eventually piling up by barriers installed by a hydro power plant in Visegrad.
—Eldar Emric, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Fluid then accumulates in the joint, causing swelling and stiffness.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The aim of this was to determine how magnetic stress accumulates in such systems, but future modeling will be needed to determine how magnetic interplay plays a role in the final moments of a neutron star merger.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Without it, resentment accumulates and trust erodes.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the 2-inch rim, your baseboards are protected from any pesky mud that accumulates on the soles.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
But after a heavy, wet snow or when consistent snowfall accumulates, your yard and gardens may need intervention.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulates
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Replacing your roof not only improves safety and performance, but also boosts curb appeal and increases your home’s value.—
TIMEPROOF USA Roofing Company,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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In one corner of the dance floor, an immigrant defense group collects sign-ups for trainings while Renee Rapp’s vocals bounce off of frenetic bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts say a small taste of fresh, clean snow from the top layer is usually low risk, but snow collects hidden pollutants.—
Isabel Lopez,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
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The questionnaire gathers details about blood type, chronic health issues, age, name, and contact information.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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As 2026 gathers steam, Boatwright is steering into this clientele.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Try it again on the next block, and this time a suspicious-looking mushroom rises from within and chases you, a symbol for transformation that the designers hoped would be globally recognizable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Caterpillar, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is still fundamentally a cyclical business that rises and falls with the global economy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Turquoise Health assembles price data by grouping codes for services together using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence.—
Darius Tahir,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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Witherspoon shouted in the same way Captain America assembles the Avengers.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The shock of heat wakes up the green chiles and concentrates the fruity-sour tomatillo flavor.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This powerful analytical method combines laser light with a sharp metallic tip that concentrates the electromagnetic field into a tiny volume.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for flexible, decentralized power generation, the plants are designed to support renewable energy as the transition accelerates.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Anne’s trip to the countryside opens up the series both physically and thematically by acknowledging that Irish life and history exist outside Dublin and that while the Guinness family amasses power and plays at politics, others are living a much different existence.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Accumulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulates. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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