accumulated

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adjective

ac·​cu·​mu·​lat·​ed ə-ˈkyü-m(y)ə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce accumulated (audio)
Synonyms of accumulatednext
: gathered, collected, or amassed over a period of time
a layer of accumulated dirt/dust
… his accumulated savings are sufficient to enable him to purchase another property …—A. F. Millington
Just what is an earthquake? It is the shaking that occurs when a slowly accumulated strain in the Earth's crust is suddenly released …—Richard L. Williams
Stock prices at any given moment fully reflect the accumulated wisdom of knowledgeable investors.—John J. Curran

accumulated

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past tense and past participle of accumulate

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Crews removed some of the erosion-control devices that afternoon to help clear accumulated water. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 An experiment carried out by Riesenhuber and colleagues has revealed that the brain has a workaround that can be activated over time through repetition and accumulated experience. — David Cox, NBC news, 4 June 2026 Several local schools were closed or delayed Friday due to the cold and accumulated snow. — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accumulated

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1617, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of accumulated was in 1617

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“Accumulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accumulated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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