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8 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Accumulate' in a Sentence

"To gradually gather or collect, often increasing over time; to heap up, as in accumulating wealth." more

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The clouds gradually accumulate before a heavy rainstorm.
Snowflakes accumulate on the ground during winter.
As the storm approaches, clouds will accumulate, darkening the sky before the rain begins.
Before the storm hit, the clouds had accumulated ominously in the sky.
The snow continued to accumulate, creating a thick layer on the ground.
Water is accumulating in the reservoir after days of heavy rain.
During the storm, debris was accumulating in the streets.
Raindrops accumulate on the window during a storm.

Accumulate

uh-kyoo-myuh-leyt
verbTo gradually gather or collect, often increasing over time; to heap up, as in accumulating wealth.

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Last Updated On: May 13, 2024
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