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as in increased
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 collected
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in amassed
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulated
Slowly, gaining confidence at shooting and interviewing, Pencic accumulated remarkable material from all kinds of places, shooting for four months, always, somehow, after dark.
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Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
At a higher level, the data accumulated by eBird has been used by researchers to better understand bird distribution, gain deeper understanding of migration patterns, model population trends and predict bird populations over time.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Through eight games, he's accumulated 1,795 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns and six interceptions, along with 199 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Prior to working for the Treasury, Andrew accumulated his wealth in banking, industrials and investing in the early stages of companies.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
In the past five years, mathematicians have accumulated a small collection of holdout shapes for which no passage has been found.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Those surviving cells accumulated more genetic damage, and in some cases started behaving like cancer cells.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The bill would also allow newly married couples to combine accumulated Save Our Homes benefits.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Old food, debris and grease had accumulated in several areas, including inside the floor sink under the soda machine, on the racks inside the walk-in cooler and on the floor inside the cooler and side storage room.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
At a higher level, the data accumulated by eBird has been used by researchers to better understand bird distribution, gain deeper understanding of migration patterns, model population trends and predict bird populations over time.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Through eight games, he's accumulated 1,795 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns and six interceptions, along with 199 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Prior to working for the Treasury, Andrew accumulated his wealth in banking, industrials and investing in the early stages of companies.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
In the past five years, mathematicians have accumulated a small collection of holdout shapes for which no passage has been found.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Those surviving cells accumulated more genetic damage, and in some cases started behaving like cancer cells.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The bill would also allow newly married couples to combine accumulated Save Our Homes benefits.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Old food, debris and grease had accumulated in several areas, including inside the floor sink under the soda machine, on the racks inside the walk-in cooler and on the floor inside the cooler and side storage room.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulated
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In a survey from brokerage firm Evercore ISI conducted last year, ChatGPT respondents saying ChatGPT was their top search provider increased to 5% from 1% four months prior.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Warming trends delay first freeze in US Fall days that are unusually warm have increased in 238 cities, or 98% of the 243 cities that were examined by Climate Central.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Jen went into Dedication Night with a special boost, courtesy of husband Zac Affleck, who collected stories from fans and friends of how Jen has inspired them and decorated her trailer with them ahead of her performance.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Crime scene investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses and any available surveillance video.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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And all those cameras on Teslas have amassed one of the largest, if not the largest, datasets for robotics today.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The big-play Southlake Carroll offense amassed 701 total yards — 445 in the second half — utilizing a balanced attack (395 passing and 306 rushing).—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Europe has been hungry for a homegrown alternative to Starlink, which dominates the sector — the service has been vital to Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia, and fears of a possible shutdown accelerated Europe’s space ambitions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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His extraordinary rise has only accelerated over the past 12 months.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Putting it all together My e-tourer arrived mostly assembled – though the handlebar, pedals, saddle, front light, display and quick-release front wheel needed installing, along with the front fender, plus some tightening up here and there had to be done.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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The measure allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct interest on loans for vehicles assembled in the United States, provided the loans were initiated after December 31, 2024, and before January 1, 2029.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ More than 350 residents from Marana and surrounding southern Arizona communities gathered to criticize Management and Training Corporation's refusal to communicate on whether a shuttered state prison will return as an ICE detention center.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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In response to the deployment, several hundred protesters gathered outside the base.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In August, car insurance rose by the smallest annual rate in three years – but that still amounted to a hefty near-5% jump, well above the overall inflation rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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New Jerseyans’ electricity rates rose roughly 20% at the start of June as a result of price-setting capacity auctions—the market where power producers are paid to guarantee future supply.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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This was a crew of Black teenagers making sonically adventurous music that, in fact, garnered a great deal of young Black listeners.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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The post, shared by the shelter's Instagram account, Cole & Friend's Animal Rescue (@coleandfriendsrescue), has garnered more than 8,000 likes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Accumulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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