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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a thick accretion of ice in a freezer that obviously had not been cleaned for some time
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
accretions of lime have thickened the cave's stalactites and stalagmites over the centuries
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Recent Examples of accretion
This increase was influenced by $1.0 million of net accretion income related to fair value adjustments from the merger.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Interest expense was $13.1 million, up from $12.8 million, primarily related to the accretion of the deferred royalty obligation.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Over time, there are an accretion of these measures, all of which serve only to raise the risk of renting to people with less money struggling to find an apartment.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Baseball is a game of accretion, in which no single game matters all that much.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Interest expense was $13.1 million, up from $12.8 million, primarily related to the accretion of the deferred royalty obligation.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Over time, there are an accretion of these measures, all of which serve only to raise the risk of renting to people with less money struggling to find an apartment.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Baseball is a game of accretion, in which no single game matters all that much.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
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With temperatures in the 20s, light accumulations have been reported on untreated surfaces.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Your luck is getting ready to change, especially in terms of money and wealth accumulation.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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All too often, the dance between providers and insurers results in further price increases that are passed along to policyholders in higher premiums.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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This shallow turntable is the perfect vehicle for a robust pan collection, or all your miscellaneous pot lids.Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
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That amount would have exceeded Washington state’s net collections from the tax in the fiscal year that ended in June, which totaled $848 million.Phoebe Liu, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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When asked about forecasts of future bitcoin gains that could ease the nation’s debt, Kumar says the long-term outlook for bitcoin remains uncertain.Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its shares jumped as much as 7.7% in morning trade before paring the gains to sit 4.7% higher at 1,508 yen.AFP, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bring mixture to a boil, stirring almost constantly, and let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of caffeine, the mixture was about equivalent to half of what humans would drink in a cup of espresso, and the sugar was equal to about one-tenth what would be found in a typical energy drink.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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The appointee will be essential in carrying out Trump’s aggressive immigration plans, in addition to the agency’s duties surrounding cybersecurity, antiterrorism and emergency response.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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In addition to mentorship, the partnership with Tribeca Film Festival provides filmmakers with an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their talent on a prestigious stage.Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
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All three of the distinct Southern Indiana sites are being preserved due to their unique natural features, and that work is getting a boost from an unlikely duo: developers working on alternative energy projects — and endangered bats.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Friday’s announcement that the CHP will remain in Oakland for an additional month amounts to an extra boost to Newsom’s previous CHP deployment, which began in the city in February.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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