accretions

noun

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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Recent Examples of accretions With oxalate dating, the team measured the age of oxalate mineral accretions above and below the paint. — Julian Dossett, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretions
  1. accumulations
  2. increases
  3. collections
  4. additions
  5. mixtures
  6. boosts
  7. gains
Noun
  • As the Eaton and Palisades fires roared across the Altadena area and the coastal Santa Monica Mountains in January 2025, the flames were fueled in part by accumulations of bone-dry chaparral, brush and other vegetation.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Definition of accumulations
Noun
  • Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • Designers are curating dedicated accessory collections or reimagining signature styles in PVC and glossy finishes, from Chloé and Tory Burch to Diesel.
    — Sanika Achrekar, Glamour, 2 July 2026
  • While once exclusive to skateboarders for their ease of movement, thanks to a crop of particular designers’ spring/summer 2026 collections—from Dries Van Noten, to Khaite and TWP—they’ve caught the eye of the fashion set, too.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of collections
Noun
  • The three free-agent additions came in a flurry Wednesday after the Lakers pulled off an aggressive trade for center Walker Kessler.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • This approach allows the PLAN to maximize the effectiveness of both its existing carriers and future additions to the fleet.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of additions
Noun
  • New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of mixtures
Noun
  • One of most consequential boosts the administration has given the coal industry is rolling back a suite of anti-pollution rules, essentially giving older coal plants a longer lifespan.
    — Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.
    — Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of boosts
Noun
  • The younger professional gains confidence, exposure, and leadership insights.
    — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Most of the gains came from his cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial, and other digital currency ventures.
    — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of gains

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