1. gathering or collecting gradually over time
Usage: present participle of accumulate

1. increasing in quantity or amount over time
Usage: used before nouns

Examples

• She is accumulating evidence for her research project.
• The snow kept accumulating throughout the night.
• He has been accumulating wealth for decades.
• The accumulating debt became a serious problem.
• Dust was accumulating on the old furniture.
• The accumulating pressure finally caused the pipe to burst.
• They are accumulating points toward a free vacation.