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accretes

verb

present tense third-person singular of accrete

as in accumulates

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 accretes This births a star that continually accretes more gas and becomes more massive. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026

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accumulates

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As the back-and-forth accumulates, the credibility of Justice Department lawyers is facing scrutiny.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
Taxes, student loans, housing, living expenses and other costs can dramatically reduce the amount someone actually accumulates.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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