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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
amassed a truckload of donations in the course of their canned food drive
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
over the last month a huge mound of paperwork has amassed on my desk
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Recent Examples of amass
Now, after amassing giant followings on social networks, those creators are parlaying their success into starring, showrunning, and directing roles in more traditional corners of Hollywood.
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Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
These places are determined first by the number of points amassed.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The Lewis Collection, amassed by British businessman Joe Lewis and his daughter Vivienne (who was sitting in the front as Sotheby’s), was always going to be salivated over by buyers, whatever the market conditions.
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George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The plumping moisturizer has amassed a huge fanbase, which counts Jennifer Garner and Tate McRae (both Neutrogena spokeswomen) as loyal members.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
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Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
These places are determined first by the number of points amassed.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The Lewis Collection, amassed by British businessman Joe Lewis and his daughter Vivienne (who was sitting in the front as Sotheby’s), was always going to be salivated over by buyers, whatever the market conditions.
—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The plumping moisturizer has amassed a huge fanbase, which counts Jennifer Garner and Tate McRae (both Neutrogena spokeswomen) as loyal members.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
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The satellite is equipped with three multiwavelength telescopes that are able to collect data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray light.
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Charlotte Big Anime opened its doors to a massive crowd of attendees Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown Charlotte, giving people a chance to connect with fellow cosplayers, collect art and enjoy a multitude of panels.
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The military held a similar security strip from 1985 until 2000, before withdrawing after years of steady casualties, a toll that is accumulating once again.
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
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As the finalists from each state move on to the 'Best Pet in Nation' round of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards, the team at USA TODAY Pets has gathered all the finalists, runner-ups and third place pets from each region.
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Hundreds of people have gathered throughout the week to carry posters, shout slogans, and sing.
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Many of the drones can be assembled domestically, but Hezbollah is reliant on components from abroad.
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Schultz brings digitalism back to its dexterous roots, paying homage to the hands that assembled the virtual realm.
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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Lionel Messi’s incredible soccer career has garnered him millions of fans, but no one is as proud of him as his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo.
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“Amass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amass. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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