accretions

noun

Definition of accretionsnext
plural of accretion
1
as in accumulations
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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2
as in increases
something added (as by growth) accretions of lime have thickened the cave's stalactites and stalagmites over the centuries

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  1. accumulations
  2. collections
  3. additions
  4. piles
Noun
  • The outlook does not project seasonal snowfall accumulations, as snow forecasts are generally not predictable more than a week in advance.
    Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • That’s one of the most impressive accumulations of winners of all time on what is known as one of the most competitive charts published by Billboard–especially when looking specifically at airplay.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of accumulations
Noun
  • While many of Blue Jeans Go Green’s partners operate take-back programs in stores, Zappos offers mail-in collections, using its existing alliance with UPS for return labels and shipping.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • On the accessories side, the bucket hat shows no signs of being booted to the curb for summer, with the shape being seen in most collections.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of collections
Noun
  • Net cash used in investing activities was $1,655,495 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to additions to property and equipment.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Among the additions to Microsoft’s Copilot are a visual recognition tool, chatty conversational abilities, and a virtual news anchor.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of additions
Noun
  • Examples of weird rut-hunting spots where bucks often corral does include brush piles, brushy fencerows, sinkholes, (generally) vacant woodlots, spots closer to human inhabitation, and more.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
  • One of those problems happens to be the looming piles of textile waste that, like elephants encountered in close proximity, are difficult to ignore.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of piles
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