- present participle of accumulate.
accumulating
Example Sentences
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Over the past year or so, Berkshire Hathaway has become a major shareholder of YouTube’s parent, Alphabet, accumulating a stake worth about $38 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Plaque may continue accumulating inside the arteries without producing any obvious warning signs.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
"During hibernation, bears do not eat or drink and lose one-third of their body weight. Their winter survival depends on accumulating ample fat reserves before entering the den," organisers wrote.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Offensively, the Bruins have the chance to build off their most productive game yet, scoring 52 points and accumulating 645 yards against the Boilermakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
But I knew how ridiculous that was; three of us had spent the better part of a year accumulating the money.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
