as in accumulation
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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Recent Examples of cumulus
These clouds are similar to cumulus clouds, except these are formed by fire instead off the ground.
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Li Cohen, CBS News, 25 July 2024
The satellite will service TV markets in Germany, Spain and France.
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 55% chance for good conditions with liftoff winds and the presence of cumulus clouds a concern.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024
High winds and cumulus clouds are the primary concerns.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 27 Mar. 2024
Notice how the cumulus clouds diminish during the #eclipse and take almost an hour after totality to redevelop!
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
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Li Cohen, CBS News, 25 July 2024
The satellite will service TV markets in Germany, Spain and France.
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 55% chance for good conditions with liftoff winds and the presence of cumulus clouds a concern.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024
High winds and cumulus clouds are the primary concerns.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 27 Mar. 2024
Notice how the cumulus clouds diminish during the #eclipse and take almost an hour after totality to redevelop!
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulus
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Snowpack -- the accumulation and compression of snow on the ground -- sustains the water supply for many regions, supplying water for drinking, irrigation and more throughout the year, according to Trudeau.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Parts of Siskiyou County in Oregon can expect additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with winds gusting as high as 65 mph.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The sellers have quite a collection of contemporary art as well, including works by Damien Hirst, Katja Loher and Tigran Tsitoghdzyan, which are highlighted by bespoke 14k gold decorative spotlights.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 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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Arrange salad: Arrange spinach mixture on a large serving platter and top with apple slices, blue cheese, cranberries, and pecans.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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To a large pitcher, add the milk, then stir in the rye-sherry-juice-bitters mixture.SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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The research team stumbled upon the assemblage of 50 cave pearls while conducting investigations in the Joweizeh spring tunnel in the Jerusalem Hills.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last holder of that title was the fossil assemblage of a Tyrannosaurus rex named Stan.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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The chief suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson appears to have dumped something on a pile of trash bags before shooting the UnitedHealthcare chief executive in New York, footage obtained by Newsweek shows.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Black widows and brown widows are usually found in wood piles, garages, around mailboxes, and in areas of the home that aren’t commonly cleaned.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Cumulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulus. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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