Thesaurus results for CUMULATION

cumulation

noun

Definition of cumulation

as in accumulation

a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time the cumulation of grime on the stove was really disgusting

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Recent Examples of cumulation 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 There’s no one reason why band is such a big deal in Texas, but more of a cumulation between Friday night lights, funding from districts and having an active advocate for the arts in the Texas Music Educators Association. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025 Could only participate, if surreptitiously, in this long-overdue cumulation. — Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2025

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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

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

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