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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
Instead, periods of intense interstate rivalry happen when great powers choose—sometimes as a matter of grand strategy, other times through the accretion of individual tactical decisions—to prioritize conflict over cooperation.
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Daniel H. Nexon, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2021
Told in a circular fashion, from varying points of view, the story’s accretion of tiny details implies that something sinister has happened without ever revealing the girl’s fate.
—Jess Row, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
But at earlier stages of the Universe, the satellite accretion option was much more important, as most stars from this period are thought to have formed in clumps that were then dragged into the young Milky Way.
—Georgina Torbet, Ars Technica, 10 June 2024
For the three-month period ended March 31 st :
1 Other represents foreign exchange, interest accretion on lease liabilities and / or interest income
Financial Highlights
For the three-month period ended March 31 st , 2024;
Total revenue decreased 15%, year over year.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
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Daniel H. Nexon, Foreign Affairs, 15 Feb. 2021
Told in a circular fashion, from varying points of view, the story’s accretion of tiny details implies that something sinister has happened without ever revealing the girl’s fate.
—Jess Row, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
But at earlier stages of the Universe, the satellite accretion option was much more important, as most stars from this period are thought to have formed in clumps that were then dragged into the young Milky Way.
—Georgina Torbet, Ars Technica, 10 June 2024
For the three-month period ended March 31 st :
1 Other represents foreign exchange, interest accretion on lease liabilities and / or interest income
Financial Highlights
For the three-month period ended March 31 st , 2024;
Total revenue decreased 15%, year over year.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretion
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Latest reports show the region receiving between a half inch of snow to 1.5 inches of snow, with the most accumulation on the northeast side of Central Indiana, near Anderson.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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Economists predict this investment will produce a 21% net increase in the U.S. GDP by 2030.Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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One of the world’s biggest pop stars has played a pivotal role in the increase in female Chiefs fans over the last year.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Visitors can find a playful neon light of a smiling character by L.A. artist Kenny Scharf ($399), whose work is featured in the Broad’s collection.Maxwell Williams, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Louis Vuitton also has a partnership with the Louvre museum, which has hosted fashion shows by Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of women’s collections, since 2014.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Studies show that resistance bands actually provide similar strength gains compared to those achieved with conventional gym equipment.Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024
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Harris did make some gains among seniors, saw marginal losses with Black voters and held her own with white voters, but those massive drops with Latinos and young voters were damaging.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fold in crushed pineapple, and spread mixture in an even layer in baking dish.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Add the reserved lamb (leaving any juices in the bowl) and Sichuan oil mixture and stir-fry to coat, about 2 minutes.Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the existing industry stalwarts, Larry W. Lawson and Leo B. Womack, notable technical and clinical experts Brad Ummer and Jacinta (Jess) Fitzsimons bring extensive experience and insight.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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In addition to this, there’s also a hidden trailer with a small scene with Keanu Reeves’ character talking to a woman, seemingly in his head.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Leading up to the election, Musk tinkered with the algorithm to give his posts a boost.Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Women's sports have been skyrocketing in popularity in recent years; basketball in particular has seen a massive boost thanks to WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink.Justin Klawans, The Week US, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Accretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretion. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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