as in accumulation
the act or process of becoming greater in number
the accumulating of newspapers in the basement over the years is really getting out of hand
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as in increasing
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 collecting
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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as in amassing
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulating
Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
This time around the juice accumulating the most votes was New Riff Bottled in Bond, an enduringly popular Kentucky bourbon readily available on shelves for $42.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Over the next few days, the greatest probability of more than 1 inch of accumulating snow is expected near and downwind of the Great Lakes and in the higher elevation parts of the Northwest, according to the NWS Weather Prediction Center forecast.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Any accumulating snow is unlikely close to the coast but wet roads and chilly air could lead to slick spots and tricky travel.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
In the Midwest, accumulating snow will likely be somewhere along the I-70 to I-80 corridor from Illinois to Ohio.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
However, the developing weather system could bring strong wind, heavy rain, and accumulating snow to parts of the country during Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
According to Miranda, the toxicity of budgeting stems from a capitalistic culture geared toward making more money and accumulating assets, rather than focusing on the quality of life of individuals.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
Gmail is how some two billion people receive their e-mail; many Gmail in-boxes have been accumulating messages for a decade or more.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Prepare for the reasonable worst case scenario, which would include accumulating snow and brief travel impacts.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
This time around the juice accumulating the most votes was New Riff Bottled in Bond, an enduringly popular Kentucky bourbon readily available on shelves for $42.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Over the next few days, the greatest probability of more than 1 inch of accumulating snow is expected near and downwind of the Great Lakes and in the higher elevation parts of the Northwest, according to the NWS Weather Prediction Center forecast.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Any accumulating snow is unlikely close to the coast but wet roads and chilly air could lead to slick spots and tricky travel.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
In the Midwest, accumulating snow will likely be somewhere along the I-70 to I-80 corridor from Illinois to Ohio.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
However, the developing weather system could bring strong wind, heavy rain, and accumulating snow to parts of the country during Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
According to Miranda, the toxicity of budgeting stems from a capitalistic culture geared toward making more money and accumulating assets, rather than focusing on the quality of life of individuals.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
Gmail is how some two billion people receive their e-mail; many Gmail in-boxes have been accumulating messages for a decade or more.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulating
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Snowpack -- the accumulation and compression of snow on the ground -- sustains the water supply for many regions, supplying water for drinking, irrigation and more throughout the year, according to Trudeau.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Parts of Siskiyou County in Oregon can expect additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with winds gusting as high as 65 mph.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Add vitamin K Vitamin D is involved in bone metabolism, notably by increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, and indirectly of phosphorus.Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The increase in the stipend comes as the PGA Tour has increased the prize money pool in its competitions as LIV Golf began poaching some of the legacy tour’s biggest talents.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 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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At the core of an innovation-accelerating bubble is a definite vision of the future that drives extreme commitment from investors and other participants.Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shift your focus from gathering ideas to creating an actionable plan, one that encourages real outcomes.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While collaboration was strong, and there was natural light, concentrating and doing independent work was very difficult.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, when developing a personalized marketing campaign, marketers might consider concentrating exclusively on their target audience by using audience personas and other relevant interests.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Accumulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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