accretions

noun

Definition of accretionsnext
plural of accretion
1
as in accumulations
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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2
as in increases
something added (as by growth) accretions of lime have thickened the cave's stalactites and stalagmites over the centuries

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  1. accumulations
  2. collections
  3. additions
  4. piles
Noun
  • Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Total wet snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches are possible.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulations
Noun
  • In their efforts to annihilate Jews and their culture, the Nazis stole books from European libraries, universities and other public and private collections across Europe.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These books are not just lining the shelves of university libraries, but are also hidden away in museums, secondhand bookstores and private collections and listed in online auctions.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of collections
Noun
  • But Murakami has made a few key additions.
    Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recent additions include Istanbul-Rotterdam pop artist Min Taka and Amsterdam trio Housepainters, plus Sudden Lights, an indie-rock band from Latvia.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of additions
Noun
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of piles
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