accumulate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Her sentences are somewhat flat in tone, but the excitement comes from the acuity in her observations, which accumulate over pages to assemble a full, clear picture.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The Ballon d'Or that had been handed to him in 2009 became a near-permanent fixture - he won it in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 as well, and would eventually accumulate eight.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Their findings suggest that although certain areas may temporarily accumulate more carbon as water levels increase, the overall capacity of mangrove forests to store carbon is likely to decline over the next century.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
We are encouraged to think that our body parts simply wear out—that they accumulate damage through our lifetimes, and that this damage is what we call aging.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The only kid with enough points for advancement was Elliot, but I was surprised to see how many points my fellow classmates had managed to accumulate while I avoided the tests like the plague.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing accumulate
List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Of Mice and Men"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
