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
Trump’s first round of 10% tariff hikes on Chinese goods took effect on Feb 4., followed by another 10% tariff increase kicking in just one month later, taking the cumulative levies to 20%.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Overall, as of January 2025, the cumulative live audience increased by 50% compared to the previous season.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Instead, every piece of content builds on the last, creating a cumulative knowledge asset.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have been together for just five of those last 15 games, with a cumulative plus/minus of minus-5.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Overall, as of January 2025, the cumulative live audience increased by 50% compared to the previous season.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Instead, every piece of content builds on the last, creating a cumulative knowledge asset.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have been together for just five of those last 15 games, with a cumulative plus/minus of minus-5.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulative
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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
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The number of creations, the gorgeous gemstones, and the accumulative effect of seeing all gathered in physical reality in front of my eyes – decades and decades of dedicated work and love, lined up, was rather overwhelming.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
6 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food supply are supposed to file a petition with the FDA, triggering a lengthy process of scientific investigation and public comment.—
Juhohn Lee,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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This may have additive effects with blood thinners, increasing your risk of bruising and bleeding side effects.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
18 Feb. 2025
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Amid those incremental changes, Stars players are embracing the opportunity for a fresh start in 2025.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Strategic, incremental changes can improve their team's energy levels, focus, and morale.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, gradual improvements in his condition have quieted speculation about an imminent resignation or papal conclave.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pope showing gradual improvement The twice-daily reports on the pope's health issued by the Vatican since his hospitalization Feb. 14 continue to show slight improvement.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Cumulative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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