ACCUMULATION Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

accumulation

noun

ə-ˌkyü-m(y)ə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of accumulation

as in collection

a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time a vast accumulation of evidence about the dangers of smoking

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Relevance

as in accumulating

the act or process of becoming greater in number the accumulation of leaves on the ground is proceeding at a much faster rate than my raking

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Recent Examples of accumulation 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 Doncic scored 600 points during the month, despite missing one game because of a technical foul accumulation suspension. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 There was an accumulation of dark growth on concrete wall behind mop sink. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accumulation

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Noun

Marshall’s medical debt practices After the two candidates took the stage, Holt asked Marshall to respond to criticism of his medical debt collection practices.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
At some point, Bernard decides to give a bedroom tour, showing off his collection of Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy posters.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

The distinction matters because responding to a signal and accurately classifying an unfamiliar chemical mixture are separate tasks.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixture

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

Noun

After the last one is opened, use the set to bake cookies for Santa and decorate them on Christmas Eve, then take the extras along to your holiday gathering.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Police cited security reasons for the latest ban of a student gathering in the northwestern town of Banja Luka on Monday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of gathering

Noun

The Arts District at Liberty Station is unveiling its latest cumulation of local artistry.

— Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Blending traditional craftsmanship with a sophisticated modern aesthetic, Artur Kulakovsky’s vision is elegantly timeless and the cumulation of generations driven to create beauty for the human form.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of cumulation

Noun

Hours later, a group of rescuers in hard hats were using poles stripped from trees to poke at the huge pile of rubble.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
There was a basket with lemons, each one tied with red curling ribbon, fish spices stacked, the register with all the keys covered by a silicone hood, and a pile of newspapers next to a pile of wrapping sheets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

Carter said the citation reminds him of one written for his ancestor in 1828 for unlawful assemblage.

— Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
As with the array of other models, these will be evaluated at the Concours Club private racetrack outside of Miami, and you are invited to be among our assemblage of judges.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of assemblage

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