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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
These shipments have skirted until now not only his new tariffs, including a 10 percent tax on all goods from China, but also many other tariffs that have accumulated over the years.
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Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Late socialite and multi-hyphenate Gloria Vanderbilt was born into the uppermost echelons of American society during the 1920s, inheriting her family’s vast wealth and influence accumulated during the Gilded Age via the railroad and shipping industries.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
As a result, the modified fish and flies accumulated less than half as much mercury as their counterparts in the control groups.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Since then, the video has accumulated more than 500,000 views and 75,000 likes.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The value of treasury securities sold to foreign nations has increased dramatically in the past 14 years, with around half their total value accumulated between 2010 and 2024.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Warren is among the few who have accumulated this many Oscar nominations without a win.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
The killings, prosecutors said, stemmed from a drug debt Escobedo accumulated from a cocaine trafficking operation.
—Darlene Superville, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Through 11 games, Brown has accumulated 56 catches for 946 yards and five touchdowns.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Late socialite and multi-hyphenate Gloria Vanderbilt was born into the uppermost echelons of American society during the 1920s, inheriting her family’s vast wealth and influence accumulated during the Gilded Age via the railroad and shipping industries.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
As a result, the modified fish and flies accumulated less than half as much mercury as their counterparts in the control groups.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Since then, the video has accumulated more than 500,000 views and 75,000 likes.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The value of treasury securities sold to foreign nations has increased dramatically in the past 14 years, with around half their total value accumulated between 2010 and 2024.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Warren is among the few who have accumulated this many Oscar nominations without a win.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
The killings, prosecutors said, stemmed from a drug debt Escobedo accumulated from a cocaine trafficking operation.
—Darlene Superville, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Through 11 games, Brown has accumulated 56 catches for 946 yards and five touchdowns.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulated
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The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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But a rebuild can be accelerated a lot with a special player like Haliburton.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The rebuild accelerated after Indiana traded then-two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, along with Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb to Sacramento for Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson at the 2022 trade deadline.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Just two episodes into his new podcast, Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom has already assembled quite a roster of high-profile guests who oppose transgender rights.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Mar. 2025
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The products are then fully assembled in a factory in Illinois.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Her March 11 post on Mumsnet quickly amassed hundreds of comments from fellow parents, many of whom related and sided with her.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The retirement benefits involve a legacy of debt amassed largely over seven decades between 1939 and 2010.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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In the end, the several dozen men gathered in the centuries-old house to pledge their allegiance to Shoufi's militia, whooping and singing while performing a battle version of a celebratory dance.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Staying ahead of adversaries requires access to real-time, actionable insights gathered from industry partners, regulatory bodies and cybersecurity experts.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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The real estate market for high-end properties priced more than $5 million is limited in Sacramento, but luxury transactions are increasingly concentrated in the $3 million to $4 million range, Bishop said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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Weldon, a former Florida congressman who was scheduled to appear before the Senate health committee Thursday for his confirmation hearing, garnered media attention for his anti-vaccine views.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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The snap has garnered more than 4 million views as of Saturday morning.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Accumulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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