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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulation
  1. accumulation
  2. collection
  3. mixture
Noun
  • Ice accumulation poses a serious threat to aircraft because even a thin layer can disrupt airflow over the wings, reducing lift and making a plane more difficult to control.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at Washington University found markedly different gut microbiomes in people at the earliest preclinical stages of Alzheimer’s, differences correlated with amyloid and tau accumulation before any cognitive symptoms appeared.
    — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of accumulation
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  • 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
  • Today’s recipe Many meatballs are made with a panade, often a mixture of white bread soaked in milk, which lends moisture to the final meatballs.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Add the rice and mix to combine, coating the rice with the green mixture.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixture

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“Cumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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