amassed; amassing; amasses
1
: to collect for oneself : accumulate
amass a great fortune
2
: to collect into a mass : gather
must select rather than simply amass details
: to come together : assemble
Dark clouds amassed over the city.
amasser
noun
Synonyms
Examples of amass in a Sentence
They've amassed a wealth of information.
amassed a truckload of donations in the course of their canned food drive
Recent Examples on the Web
Only 5-8 but weighing 213 pounds, Vidal amassed more than 4,000 yards rushing in college, Hortiz noting his ability to break tackles and, especially, his prowess as a stiff-armer.
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Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2024
This Pixar and Disney Lego set has amassed more than 3,000 five-star ratings from shoppers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
As thousands amassed Friday at Cadillac Square for another night of draft picks and Motor City pizzazz, the popular ensemble stepped up for a 30-minute performance to set the stage.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2024
The firm amassed the 2.5% holding over recent months, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.
—Crystal Tse, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2024
Jokic amassed 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2024
To date, however, millennials have amassed only $62,600 in average retirement savings.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
The shoes have amassed more than 18,000 five-star ratings, with countless reviewers praising their durability and unwavering waterproof capabilities.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
The bank has identified more than 400 use cases for the technology across marketing, fraud and risk, amassed thousands of AI experts and data scientists, and begun exploring deploying generative AI, Dimon said.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2024
This Pixar and Disney Lego set has amassed more than 3,000 five-star ratings from shoppers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
As thousands amassed Friday at Cadillac Square for another night of draft picks and Motor City pizzazz, the popular ensemble stepped up for a 30-minute performance to set the stage.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2024
The firm amassed the 2.5% holding over recent months, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.
—Crystal Tse, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2024
Jokic amassed 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2024
To date, however, millennials have amassed only $62,600 in average retirement savings.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
The shoes have amassed more than 18,000 five-star ratings, with countless reviewers praising their durability and unwavering waterproof capabilities.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
The bank has identified more than 400 use cases for the technology across marketing, fraud and risk, amassed thousands of AI experts and data scientists, and begun exploring deploying generative AI, Dimon said.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Amass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amass. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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