Meaning & use
accumulating
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Gradually gathering or increasing in quantity over time.
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Snow had been accumulating on the roof for hours before it finally collapsed.
She has been accumulating debt ever since she lost her job last year.
A note on using this word
Often used with abstract nouns like "debt," "evidence," or "wealth" to emphasize a slow, steady buildup rather than a sudden change.
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depletingdispersing
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