cumuli

noun

Definition of cumulinext
plural of cumulus
as in accumulations
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time the cumulus of sundry things that fill up one's attic and somehow sum up a lifetime of experiences

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  1. accumulations
  2. piles
  3. collections
Noun
  • Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and additional ice accumulations of a light glaze to one tenth of an inch.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to the Weather Channel, light snow is expected to continue in the Northeast, with accumulations of up to a few inches, particularly from the New York City area to southern New England.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulations
Noun
  • In the days since, many people have reported unsafe road conditions and lingering snow — along with uncollected leaf piles from fall leaf collection that were scattered back onto their yards by the snowplows, the council members said.
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the days since, many people have reported unsafe road conditions and lingering snow — along with uncollected leaf piles from fall leaf collection that were scattered back onto their yards by the snowplows, the council members said.
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of piles
Noun
  • Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of collections
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