as in accumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
a cumulative weight gain of 20 pounds over the course of a year
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Recent Examples of cumulative
Their cumulative stats in those 16 games are exceptional: 18.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 49 quarterback hits and six forced fumbles.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
The cumulative negotiated raises of up to 10% are naturally welcomed by the union membership.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
The linguistic breakdown remained consistent with 2024’s cumulative figures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2025
The law, which took effect July 1, defines small sellers as Idaho residents operating as individuals or sole proprietors whose cumulative gross sales are $5,000 or less in either the current or previous calendar year.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
The cumulative negotiated raises of up to 10% are naturally welcomed by the union membership.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
The linguistic breakdown remained consistent with 2024’s cumulative figures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2025
The law, which took effect July 1, defines small sellers as Idaho residents operating as individuals or sole proprietors whose cumulative gross sales are $5,000 or less in either the current or previous calendar year.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulative
Adjective
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The accumulative effects of a whole comprised of many different foods with artificial dyes, consumed over a lifetime, is even harder to assess.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2025
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The heat is accumulative but not terribly aggressive in spice, and the bits of water chestnut offer freshness and crunch.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To use, simply mix compost into the soil when preparing a new bed, or apply it as a top-dressing, side-dressing, or potting mix additive.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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It’s been purely additive, which Yacob appreciates.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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However, depending on the use case, these gains may be incremental and could max out quickly.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The caps in both leagues can increase if incremental revenue goals are reached.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The storm is moving toward the west-northwest and this motion is expected to continue over the next couple of days with a gradual decrease in forward speed.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Address resistance through education, value demonstration and gradual implementation that builds confidence over time.—
Sunil Kumar Puli,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Cumulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulative. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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