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cumulative

[kyoo-myuh-luh-tiv, -ley-tiv] / ˈkyu myə lə tɪv, -ˌleɪ tɪv /


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According to Malik, the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, these attacks all have a cumulative effect.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Right now, Oracle has nearly $40 billion of cash, and analysts expect cumulative cash burn of almost $75 billion from 2025 through 2028.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

From beauty lovers to masculinity influencers, everyone is boasting about their “stacks”—the numerous capsules, powders and injections they take regularly in the hopes of achieving a cumulative, self-optimizing effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“Applying for and opening new credit accounts will tend to lower your credit scores, so avoiding multiple applications over a short time frame can prevent a cumulative negative effect,” says Experian.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The cumulative effect of the sound was that of a mild winter wind or the roll of a summer surf.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady