1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of complaints about that mail order firm is really accumulating
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to gather
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accumulate
Check the soup periodically and skim off any foam or scum that accumulates on the surface of the broth.
—
Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Willard became the first coach in program history to guide the school to the NCAA Tournament in his debut, in which the team lost to Alabama, 73-51, in the second round in 2023, and the first to accumulate 20 victories in his first season.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
In a note this week, Julian Emanuel wrote investors should resist tariff angst and accumulate stocks.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Born July 12, 1946 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sian Barbara Allen accumulated over two dozen TV show guest appearances throughout the course of her career.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accumulate
Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Willard became the first coach in program history to guide the school to the NCAA Tournament in his debut, in which the team lost to Alabama, 73-51, in the second round in 2023, and the first to accumulate 20 victories in his first season.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
In a note this week, Julian Emanuel wrote investors should resist tariff angst and accumulate stocks.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Born July 12, 1946 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sian Barbara Allen accumulated over two dozen TV show guest appearances throughout the course of her career.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accumulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulate
Verb
-
Early, transparent culture dialogues increase odds of integration success because various systems, processes and operational infrastructures start communicating from the get-go.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
-
The price of buying a foreign car could increase by anywhere between $5,000 to $15,000, Goldman Sachs estimates.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Sheila and Tyler Donovan’s deaths were the second and third homicides reported in Lenexa in 2024, according to data collected by The Star.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
-
This was shaping up as another horror show for McIlroy, who in 2011 lost a four-shot lead on the final day with a 43 on the back nine, a highlight reel that now can start collecting dust.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Two Saturdays ago, citizens and immigrants across the country gathered and marched — including tens of thousands in downtown Chicago and the suburbs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
-
There is also a section for anonymous surveys … that gather a variety of opinions from scouts after each position evaluation to help the group better understand its consensus or disagreements.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
These luxe hydrogel eye masks, infused with antioxidant-rich colloidal gold and soothing rose damask extract, brighten and boost radiance in the delicate under-eye area.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Shortly after, Wood posted to her story again, this time sharing an April 2022 post from trans British artist Travis Alabanza that highlighted the attention put on trans people rather than other issues, such as the climate crisis or rising cost of living.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The basic act of assembling and protesting the government’s actions is unquestionably protected, according to the First Amendment Coalition, a California nonprofit that’s committed to protecting freedom of speech.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Just a few years after her 2021 graduation, Montgomery has upward of 200 clients who pay $10,000 for Montgomery’s team to fully design and assemble their dorms on move-in day.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The Pegula family amassed a fortune in the fracking business and is perhaps most known as the principal owners of the Buffalo Bills and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres (along with tennis success).—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Mid- to late-career professionals amass knowledge from an array of life events.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The improved coding and long-context capabilities could accelerate software development cycles, enabling developers to tackle more complex problems, analyze legacy code more effectively, or generate code documentation and tests more efficiently.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
-
This process can accelerate movement toward extreme issue-position groups and identities.—
Jen Cole Wright,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
And still others are analyzing campaigns from the SKU level, concentrating on the items that will generate the most efficient returns. BRANDS + MESSAGING Ford Motor Company has always had an all-American vibe to its products and story.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accumulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share