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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of complaints about that mail order firm is really accumulating
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in to gather
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulate
One way that lead could accumulate in cinnamon tree bark is when trees are cultivated in contaminated soil.
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Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
Remove any leaves or weeds that have accumulated around the compressor.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Scott retired in mid-August 2021, accumulating nearly three decades of experience in federal law enforcement.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Those who stayed at a company longer and switched positions fewer times tend to have accumulated more assets.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
Remove any leaves or weeds that have accumulated around the compressor.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Scott retired in mid-August 2021, accumulating nearly three decades of experience in federal law enforcement.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Those who stayed at a company longer and switched positions fewer times tend to have accumulated more assets.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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By all measures, the company exceeded all expectations thanks to customer participation and decided to significantly increase the initial pledge to $11 million.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The presence of dogs may also increase levels of distraction and stress for other, non-dog-toting employees.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the last week, officials have started publicly warning about the Salt Typhoon attack, where China has been collecting phone records about a large number of Americans.Sam Sabin, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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In New York, state and federal researchers are attempting to restore bloater, using eggs collected from northern Lake Michigan.Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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As law enforcement gathered information about the life and recent whereabouts of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, an attorney representing the suspect vowed to fight extradition to New York City.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Studies reveal that in recent years, burnout among women has risen from 38% to 42% - a concern that is both pertinent and widespread.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wait a few minutes, and the Cold Moon will rise beneath it.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The camper components ship as a flat pack and assemble together without the need for tools or adhesives.New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
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The character references Hughes assembled were glowing and, crucially, Slot also had the self-belief to embrace the challenge of following in Klopp’s footsteps.James Pearce, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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From his football career to his business ventures, here's everything to know about how Aaron Rodgers amassed his worth.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The clip has delighted social media users, amassing more than 725,000 likes and 6 million views.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The car is accelerating its transformation from simply a people-mover into a third space—a place for relaxation.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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More time spent on social media means less time is being spent learning, concentrating and focusing on academic excellence.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Accumulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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