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as in collection
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a vast accumulation of evidence about the dangers of smoking
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as in accumulating
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the accumulation of leaves on the ground is proceeding at a much faster rate than my raking
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Recent Examples of accumulation
According to the advisory, mixed precipitation is expected, with snow accumulations up to two inches likely.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Those areas could see an accumulation of 2 to 4 inches of snow, possibly higher, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
In 2006, Congress eliminated long-standing federal tax-break benefits for corporations operating on the island, which led to a loss of capital and investments, followed by a reckless accumulation of debt.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
Whether your objective is wealth accumulation, retirement savings, or short-term trading profits, your plan should reflect your unique circumstances, including your risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial objectives.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Those areas could see an accumulation of 2 to 4 inches of snow, possibly higher, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
In 2006, Congress eliminated long-standing federal tax-break benefits for corporations operating on the island, which led to a loss of capital and investments, followed by a reckless accumulation of debt.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
Whether your objective is wealth accumulation, retirement savings, or short-term trading profits, your plan should reflect your unique circumstances, including your risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial objectives.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulation
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My current music collection has a lot of ‘90s and current day R&B, from Mary J Blige to Jazmine Sullivan.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 17 Jan. 2025
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The cause is personal to Sambora, who lives in the Los Angeles area and had to lean on friends to help make sure his collection of guitars was safe from the flames.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Make Caramel For caramel mixture, butter the sides of a heavy medium saucepan.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Wildfire smoke is a mixture of water vapor, gases, and microscopic particles known as particulate matter.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Job growth in December was much stronger than economists had expected, with the gain of 256,000 further raising concerns that the Fed could stay on hold for an extended period and even contemplate interest rate increases should inflation prove stickier than expected.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Given that companies are already big players in economic empowerment globally, even modest increases in their positive impact would make a big difference.Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Wear layers and get cozy on the couch under a pile of blankets.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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To help determine what to put in the no pile, consider using the 90/90 decluttering rule.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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Though archaeologists have uncovered indirect signs of the culture’s habits—stone points for hunting and animal bones—drawing conclusions from that assemblage relied on a lot of assumptions.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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One exhibition case highlights his use of unusual materials, from a mohawk hat made with Barbie doll legs to a conceptual assemblage of yellowed book pages.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Multi-day outages are likely with the greatest ice accretion.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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The white dwarf acts as a cosmic thief, pulling material from its red giant companion in a process called accretion.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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My parents hosted many gatherings, and it was filled with laughter, love, and music.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2025
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Symington mentored hundreds of seekers via Nature Friends workshops and gatherings.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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