1
as in to increase
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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2
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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3
as in to gather
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulate
Check the soup periodically and skim off any foam or scum that accumulates on the surface of the broth.
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Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Willard became the first coach in program history to guide the school to the NCAA Tournament in his debut, in which the team lost to Alabama, 73-51, in the second round in 2023, and the first to accumulate 20 victories in his first season.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
In a note this week, Julian Emanuel wrote investors should resist tariff angst and accumulate stocks.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Born July 12, 1946 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sian Barbara Allen accumulated over two dozen TV show guest appearances throughout the course of her career.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Willard became the first coach in program history to guide the school to the NCAA Tournament in his debut, in which the team lost to Alabama, 73-51, in the second round in 2023, and the first to accumulate 20 victories in his first season.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
In a note this week, Julian Emanuel wrote investors should resist tariff angst and accumulate stocks.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Born July 12, 1946 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sian Barbara Allen accumulated over two dozen TV show guest appearances throughout the course of her career.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulate
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Indeed, solar generation increased by 474 TWh (terawatt-hours; 1 TWh is enough to power a small city for a year) in 2024, reaching a total of 2,131 TWh – with China and the US leading the charge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rates of dental decay would likely increase in communities without fluoride in drinking water, according to the American Fluoridation Society.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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The compilation, which collects some of the biggest hits from his solo career, experiences a bit of a mixed performance this time around, even though this is a special period for the set.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fingerprints from Hurd's vehicle were collected and processed, placing Braxton inside her vehicle and residence.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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After gathering this information, design a one-page welcome document that clearly outlines: my working hours, response time expectations, preferred communication channels, meeting protocols, feedback process, and any other relevant boundaries.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In late 2024, the Biden administration devoted more surveillance aircraft to gather information about Houthi targets.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Famous Biscuits The petite breads rise tall and proud, tender and fluffy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Fans chose sides, hashtags trended, and both artists saw streaming numbers rise.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Just a few years after her 2021 graduation, Montgomery has upward of 200 clients who pay $10,000 for Montgomery’s team to fully design and assemble their dorms on move-in day.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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One count of the phonetic literature found that 40.5 percent of studies had assembled only male speakers, with the vast majority of the rest using more male than female or an even number of male and female participants.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pegula family amassed a fortune in the fracking business and is perhaps most known as the principal owners of the Buffalo Bills and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres (along with tennis success).—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Before Tuesday, Bamford had amassed just 161 minutes of league action across 11 cameos.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Business leaders obtain the necessary insights to reduce carbon and material usage, accelerate CSRD compliance, and accurately measure the financial and sustainability impact of their decisions.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs Wednesday affecting all U.S. trading partners and imports, plowing ahead on a risky economic strategy that promises to further accelerate a global trade war and raise anxieties about higher consumer prices at home.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Official vendors concentrate in Jackson Square, the Old U.S. Mint and along the riverfront.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Accumulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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