amass

verb

ə-ˈmas How to pronounce amass (audio)
Definition of amassnext
1
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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2
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 Nationally, Democrats took control of the House early Wednesday and were on track to amass their largest majority since 2008, according to The New York Times. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Try in 2024 after amassing a significant following first as BuzzFeed employees and later on their own YouTube channel. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 In a 38-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend, the Jets amassed a season-high 439 total yards, while getting 147 rushing yards from Braelon Allen and 142 receiving yards from Adonai Mitchell. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 Parton amassed a multimillion-dollar estate during her lifetime, stemming from her entrepreneurial endeavors, which included her extensive music catalog and her Dollywood amusement park. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amass
  1. collect
  2. accumulate
  3. gather
  4. assemble
  5. garner
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  • The approach also gives the company an opportunity to refine task-specific capabilities using information collected in actual manufacturing environments rather than relying exclusively on laboratory demonstrations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • What’s more, rain can actually help keep your unit clean by clearing out small debris that naturally collects, says TJ Laury, president of Ben’s ProServ.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
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  • However, George adds that a basic categorization framework is still essential to prevent clutter from accumulating.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Dirt, algae and other contaminants can also accumulate along walls and around the waterline, making comprehensive cleaning an important consideration.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
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  • Since then, Huang’s profile has risen to the status of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, with thousands of people gathering to hear his keynotes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This allows manufacturers to use the machine for productive work while its AI system gathers operational data.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
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  • Saudi Arabia assembled a coalition backing the government, waging a yearslong campaign of air bombardment that brought it international condemnation over civilian deaths.
    — AHMED HATEM, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Its latest product is a magnetic modular display system designed to be assembled quickly, packed away when not in use, and used to add up to three additional screens to a laptop.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
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  • Rachel Weatherington, who challenged political newcomer Geramie Parrish in the Place 4 race, was ahead with 70% of the vote with Parrish garnering 30%, according to unofficial, incomplete results from Tarrant County.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Cothiere garnered a much lower vote share than Wilson did in the crowded eight-person August primary to Wilson.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Amass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amass. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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