1
as in accumulation
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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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
accretions of lime have thickened the cave's stalactites and stalagmites over the centuries
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Recent Examples of accretion
The team found that the most likely explanation was that black holes could briefly exceed the limit placed on accretion.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The dormancy period of these black holes lasts 10 to 20 times longer than the phase of super-Eddington accretion, which means astronomers are more likely to catch these cosmic titans during their nap time than at dinner.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
This disc forms near the black hole’s edges and the gas in the accretion disc becomes extremely hot.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
Black holes are often observable not directly, but by their accretion disc, a structure of hot gas and dust that gives off a bright glow.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The dormancy period of these black holes lasts 10 to 20 times longer than the phase of super-Eddington accretion, which means astronomers are more likely to catch these cosmic titans during their nap time than at dinner.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
This disc forms near the black hole’s edges and the gas in the accretion disc becomes extremely hot.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
Black holes are often observable not directly, but by their accretion disc, a structure of hot gas and dust that gives off a bright glow.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
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Lighter snow is forecast for Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Medicine Bow Range, with about 1 inch of accumulation.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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The majority of Southeast Louisiana saw 4-8 inches of snow accumulation, however some areas received 10 inches of snowfall.—
Brandon Girod,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth, reported a 33% increase in volume for its crisis line on Inauguration Day compared to the weeks leading up to Trump being sworn in as President.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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More than 7,300 retail stores closed last year, a 57% increase from 2023, according to Coresight Research.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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The researchers estimated the collection contained 270,769 round beads made predominantly from seashells that would have taken 10 people working eight hours a day for 206 days, or about seven months, to make.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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The dress — which is a vintage look from Azzedine Alaïa’s fall 1991 collection, per Vogue — features a sheer cheetah print with black velvet lining and cups and a black velvet skirt with a paneled hem.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The company completed the sale of its Maryland properties, resulting in a net loss of $356,000 for fiscal 2024, compared to a gain of $68,771,000 in fiscal 2022.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Shares of Planet rose as much as 14% in trading Wednesday before giving up early gains to trade little changed from its previous close of $5.46 a share.—
Michael Sheetz,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Despite the easy ride, Trump still peppered the conversation with a mixture of falsehoods that Newsweek's Fact Check team has assessed.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Exchange generally works best as a mixture of mobility and investment.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2025
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In addition, the strip of winter storm and blizzard warnings stretching from South Texas to Jacksonville, Fla. is something rarely seen, as a low pressure area traverses the central Gulf of Mexico, directing abundant moisture northward, into the frigid air mass.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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In addition, the company’s earnings per share came in at $1.51, up 39% y-o-y.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jovic provided a big boost off the bench, with 17 points (including three for four on three-pointers), to go along with six rebounds and four assists.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Following a hot start to the season, Atlanta has fallen back down to earth and is in need of a boost.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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