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as in increases
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 collects
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in gathers
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulates
The significant amount of pollen which accumulates on the wolves’ muzzles — and the fact that some individuals were seen visiting up to 30 different blooms in a single foray — could mean the wolves help pollinate the plant by transporting pollen from flower to flower, according to Sillero.
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Alex Rodway, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Discovery reveals visible gold in rock cores A gold vein is a geological feature where gold accumulates within cracks in underground rock.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
Snow is possible in Phoenix, but snow that sticks and accumulates on the ground is rare.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
Travel conditions will worsen Friday night through the weekend as multiple feet of lake effect snow accumulates.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Nov. 2024
Situated some 3,000 light-years away from Earth, the Blaze Star is a binary system in which a white dwarf, the core remains of a dying star, accumulates material from its neighboring red giant star.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The potential charges stem from a new state law that mandates school districts notify their local prosecutor's office when an elementary student accumulates 15 unexcused absences.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Alex Rodway, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Discovery reveals visible gold in rock cores A gold vein is a geological feature where gold accumulates within cracks in underground rock.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
Snow is possible in Phoenix, but snow that sticks and accumulates on the ground is rare.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
Travel conditions will worsen Friday night through the weekend as multiple feet of lake effect snow accumulates.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 28 Nov. 2024
Situated some 3,000 light-years away from Earth, the Blaze Star is a binary system in which a white dwarf, the core remains of a dying star, accumulates material from its neighboring red giant star.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The potential charges stem from a new state law that mandates school districts notify their local prosecutor's office when an elementary student accumulates 15 unexcused absences.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulates
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This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Criminologists point out that the reasons why crime rises and falls are complex, with police data offering only a snapshot in time.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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In this system, an executive producer assembles a team of specialists—directors, actors, and crew members—for each project.David Nour, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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At the end of the day, the team gathers at Guido’s, a restaurant and bar on the grounds.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hang two branches in an area where your family regularly gathers, such as a breakfast nook.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, though, there may be no parachute for this freefall as the failure accelerates with each passing week.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 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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This heating protocol concentrates the wine’s aromas and flavors and makes Madeira one of the most unique wines on the planet.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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When looking at all of the weekly rankings in their home country, the band’s list of champions expands significantly, and due to occasional re-releases, the rockers continue to add to their historic count from time to time.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ares, which is already invested in MLS franchise Inter Miami, expands into NFL ownership.David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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