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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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 Fashion jewelry, layering, scarves, charms and the art of accumulation were particularly strong at Celine, Dries Van Noten and Saint Laurent. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Drink machine nozzles had an accumulation of organic buildup. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026 Most accumulation will be sparse, including snow, where snowfall could reach 1–2 inches along mountain peaks between Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Springs. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The accumulation of the metal comes as gold prices have fallen. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accumulation

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Noun

Trine Dyrholm, Christian Slater, Dree Hemingway are set to star in Jesper Just’s Incidents of Intimacy, the second production in Zentropa’s new collection of Dogma25 pictures.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Kaeding also said the inspiration for the latest collection came from finding pieces in vintage stores and digging through bins.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of collection

Noun

The third such increase went into effect this month, but this time there was no such rush.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

The camaraderie morphed into friendship, and changed how Truncale approaches such gatherings.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Guimaraes said the art of the physical gathering relies on careful curation and the transformational power of breaking bread together.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 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

CoreWeave’s vast debt pile has been the subject of controversy in the past.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Relocate Leaf Litter and Wood Piles Leaf litter, wood piles, and other yard debris offer shelter not only to pests but also to beneficial insects and wildlife.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

In Labor of Light (2016), an assemblage of technologies comes together as a kind of altar to the history of video production.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
These are electric cars, which apparently justifies a vaguely techy-sounding alphanumeric assemblage.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of assemblage

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