ACCUMULATING Synonyms: 171 Similar and Opposite Words

accumulating 1 of 2

noun

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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accumulating

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verb

present participle of accumulate

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

Noun

While snow totals remain uncertain, this storm is forecast to bring colder air and has a better chance of bringing more widespread and meaningful accumulating snow, particularly in the mountains and higher elevations. — Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

Verb

The researchers tested approximately 1,300 configurations of the electrical signals used to communicate with the neurons, accumulating more than 4,000 hours of real-time interaction across dozens of biological computing units. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Archer’s announcement notes that Midnight flew as fast as 131mph during this campaign, accumulating more than 200 flight miles over three days. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The combination of accumulating snow and potentially slick roads could affect travel in the mountains from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Scientists are investigating whether these accumulating pressures on the developing gut microbiome may contribute to rising neurodevelopmental differences, like autism with high support needs. — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Swedish streamer and content creator Marlon Lundgren Garcia was London Fashion Week’s top-performing talent, accumulating $1 million in EMV for Burberry and H&M combined. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Preventing water from accumulating on walkways is ultimately both a maintenance and a risk-management issue. — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Although still dealing with the aftermath of government funds flooding the economy AFTER the pandemic subsided, folks are still working and accumulating wealth — or blowing their paycheck — depending on one’s view of current income. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 Mojo has become the modern poster child for that comedic sub-genre, while accumulating millions of views and widespread acclaim in the process. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with 8 to 10 inches along the highest mountain peaks.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
This cancer is caused by the accumulation of certain genetic mutations that prevent rectal cells from repairing DNA damage and accounts for 5-10% of rectal cancers.

— Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of accumulation

Verb

Beyond domestic challenges, CATL is also scrambling to build more plants in Europe to avoid running afoul of increasing EU protectionism.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
While the disease remains more common among women over 50, diagnoses among younger women are increasing, prompting cancer specialists to encourage earlier conversations about individual risk.

— Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

Americans in general did not want the government collecting unified, know-all records of every citizen.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Leaders should also consider how factoring may affect customer relationships, particularly when the factor takes an active role in collecting receivables.

— Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of collecting

Verb

Over time, McCreery developed greater control of his trademark lower range and began cowriting more of his material, grabbing two more chart-topping albums and, after moving to Triple Tigers, amassing six No.

— Tom Roland, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
The Razorbacks' run game lifted them throughout, amassing 187 yards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of amassing

Noun

Maine, North Carolina and Ohio also have seen increases of more than 30% in early in-person and mail voting compared with the same point in 2022.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Washington State reported a much lower $86 million for 2026; however, that’s an increase of $11 million from 2025, as the athletic department has returned to a budget equal to the final year of the old Pac-12 in fiscal 2024.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

Fighting autocracy and inequality The Ford Foundation frames its new plan as its answer to rising autocracy, widening inequality, and fading public trust.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
This was in 2024 and 2025, when the AI craze was in full swing and Claude and ChatGPT adoption was rising.

— Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rising

Verb

When DeSantis took office and began assembling his team, Florida faced the same cultural pressures as the rest of the country.

— Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Ukraine has earned worldwide recognition for its cutting-edge drone industry, designing and assembling systems that have changed modern warfare.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of assembling

Verb

Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn.

— John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Judging by the steady lunch crowd gathering inside the new La Fetta space on its second day open, maybe another location was the right decision after all.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

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