accumulate
verb (used with object)
to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; heap up.
have accumulated
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present perfectof accumulate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Many issues have accumulated between Russia and the U.S., and it’s not just Ukraine, it’s Latin America, Iran, China,” Churyakov said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Even though Midwesterners paid less for their homes, they have not seen their property values rise as much, and thus have accumulated less wealth through their homes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
In the decades since, researchers around the world have accumulated much more anatomical information and a larger collection of comparative fossils.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
The rubbish appeared to have accumulated over time from being dumped from a lay-by at the top of Bwlch Mountain, meaning it lay on steep terrain that was difficult to access.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
These may be cases of secondary poisoning, caused by eating birds or mice that have accumulated insecticides in their livers or other organs.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
