ACCRETE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

accrete

verb

ə-ˈkrēt

Definition of accrete

as in to accumulate

to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass silt accreting at the mouth of the river over time

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Recent Examples of accrete The protagonists are ultimately constructed like robots, accreting no more experiences or traits or memories than they’re programmed to have. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026 In a gas-dwarf scenario, planets are believed to form rock cores that accrete a small percentage of hydrogen-helium during the formation process. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 Instruments drift in and out, sometimes accreting into subtle polyrhythms or harmonies, and other times lightly undergirding Ederra’s gorgeous runs. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026 For the first few billion years of cosmic history, galaxies formed and grew by accreting more and more material from the intergalactic medium, as well as by merging together to form larger, more mature galaxies. — Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accrete

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accumulate

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Following the successful first model, this iteration will feature binned A19 Pro chips, repurposed from iPhone 17 Pro production, which dictates its release timeline as chip stock accumulates.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Ensuring that intelligence accumulated through one robot does not become useless when the hardware changes.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

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