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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
Acidic soil is typically found in areas prone to rain, in spots where organic material accumulates, in woodlands, or near pine trees.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
On tax bills owed to the county, interest accumulates at 12% annually.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Dust that accumulates there gets blown back onto the glass every time the door opens, restarting the cycle of grime.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean the tracks on a regular schedule too, because dust that accumulates there blows right back onto the glass.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
That total accumulates over a lifetime.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Afshar’s series is a portrait of a place where history accumulates.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
For tougher buildup — the kind that accumulates over months of exposure to the elements — add a splash of white vinegar to the mix.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
On a cruise ship, the tote carries sunscreen, a change of clothes for port days, market finds, a book, and whatever else the day accumulates.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
On tax bills owed to the county, interest accumulates at 12% annually.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Dust that accumulates there gets blown back onto the glass every time the door opens, restarting the cycle of grime.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean the tracks on a regular schedule too, because dust that accumulates there blows right back onto the glass.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
That total accumulates over a lifetime.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Afshar’s series is a portrait of a place where history accumulates.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
For tougher buildup — the kind that accumulates over months of exposure to the elements — add a splash of white vinegar to the mix.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
On a cruise ship, the tote carries sunscreen, a change of clothes for port days, market finds, a book, and whatever else the day accumulates.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulates
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This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Across the spectrum, increases to bonus payouts ranged from 6% to 43%, with a median of 13%, and an average increase of 12%.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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New groups participating this year included the Lifelong Learning Institute from Waubonsie Community College and the SAYv Animal organization as well as Furnish Forward, a not-for-profit that collects furniture and provides it to people who can’t afford to furnish their homes.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Water that collects there will slowly soak back into the landscape over a 24- to 36-hour period.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The law that created the program prohibits the state from using information the program gathers to determine citizenship.—
Sacramento Bee contributor,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As part of their investigations, the Army Corps of Engineers gathers soil samples and checks for hazardous materials.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rare earth demand rises The ubiquity of rare earth elements means demand keeps rising.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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From the fiery lake of damnation, Lucifer rises as Satan to seduce humanity’s first parents, Adam and Eve, in the flawless Garden of Eden, triggering the Fall of Man and the loss of Paradise itself.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ryder delivers, unpacks, and assembles your items (excluding lighting) in the room of your choice.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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This configuration concentrates heat for faster grilling while keeping meat juicy.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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What to read next The findings also show that water ice is not evenly distributed but instead concentrates in the densest regions of cosmic dust, which act as protective shields and block harsh ultraviolet radiation from nearby newborn stars and allow those fragile molecules to survive across eons.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, emerging evidence suggests that early detection and aggressive treatment of psychiatric symptoms may improve long-term outcomes by delaying the onset of clinical neurodegeneration and mitigating the cumulative biological stress that accelerates brain aging.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 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 2 May. 2026.
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