as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the accumulating of newspapers in the basement over the years is really getting out of hand
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as in increasing
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 collecting
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in amassing
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulating
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Deep clean your shower once a week to keep residue and mold from accumulating, making sure to clean your shower drain and shampoo and conditioner bottles.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
That timing is important because dementia is typically diagnosed much later, but the biological and social factors that influence risk can start accumulating decades earlier.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
These areas are likely to see accumulating snow of around an inch.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of the coldest areas will also see accumulating snow to usher in the arctic blast.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Dundas, who didn’t respond to interview requests, has become known in recent years for her opposition to vaccine and COVID-19 policy, accumulating 17,000 Instagram followers.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Areas to the south of Pittsburgh could see accumulating snow this afternoon.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Deep clean your shower once a week to keep residue and mold from accumulating, making sure to clean your shower drain and shampoo and conditioner bottles.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
That timing is important because dementia is typically diagnosed much later, but the biological and social factors that influence risk can start accumulating decades earlier.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
These areas are likely to see accumulating snow of around an inch.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of the coldest areas will also see accumulating snow to usher in the arctic blast.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Dundas, who didn’t respond to interview requests, has become known in recent years for her opposition to vaccine and COVID-19 policy, accumulating 17,000 Instagram followers.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Areas to the south of Pittsburgh could see accumulating snow this afternoon.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulating
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The results revealed lower leaf damage and lower anthocyanin accumulation when plants were physically touching each other.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Snow squalls can occur with very little warning and can lead to whiteout conditions on the roads, and also drop a quick accumulation of snow that can lead to very slippery conditions.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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But if property taxes are eliminated, Cordrey said being able to quickly convert into a city, and start collecting income taxes, would mean residents could keep their services.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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From learning to drive stick shift and collecting vinyl records to playing board games and writing handwritten notes, the shift suggests that even in a digital-first generation, there’s a growing appetite for slowing down—and staying human.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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An alternative halftime show by conservative political group Turning Point USA, headlined by Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, was announced and drew in millions of viewers live, amassing 19 million views on YouTube as of Monday morning.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Nexstar needs waiver from the FCC, given a current ownership cap that limits entities from amassing stations that cover more than 39% of the country.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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The focus areas expected to power these margin increases for FedEx include its high-value B2B and specialized B2C segments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Without that data, the BLS assumed that no price increases had taken place during the month for most categories of goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of the most significant differences between the version shared on Cadillac’s social media channels and the television advertisement was the inclusion of more behind-the-scenes footage of what goes into assembling the car, from design to assembly.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The city is assembling a new contractor team to ensure cost efficiency and accountability for this important project.—
Kara King,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Where there would once be huge lively crowds gathering in support of Hong Kong’s democracy figures, the mood was subdued and yet at the same time on edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the give-and-take between Goldsworthy and the farmers of Penpont has deepened, the latter have become accustomed to the sight of the artist gathering wood or stones or fallen trees.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Accumulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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