cumulation

noun

Definition of cumulationnext
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 Being chosen as Young Miss was the cumulation of years of hard work for Carrie, the daughter of Chris and Taylor Vincent. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Could only participate, if surreptitiously, in this long-overdue cumulation. — Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2025 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulation
  1. accumulation
  2. collection
  3. mixture
Noun
  • Ocean heat content — a measure of heat stored through the upper layers of the ocean — has reached record highs in recent years, reflecting a long-term accumulation of heat across the global ocean.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Ultimately, managing one's emotions is paramount for true wealth accumulation.
    — ByGabriel Shahin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of accumulation
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  • The location is now a collection of cold storage facilities, parking lots and warehouses in Skid Row near its boundary with the Arts District.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of collection
Noun
  • Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of each bread slice.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Phthalates are used in some plastics and are also associated with fragrance mixtures, while parabens are preservatives found in some cosmetics and personal care products.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of mixture

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“Cumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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