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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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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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There's More to That A Smithsonian magazine special report
Tourism is surging in many places around the world—swarmed national parks, throngs of visitors amassing in churches and museums, and sidewalk cafes overburdened with diners.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
The stock had increased 90% this year through Monday’s close, largely thanks to Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management amassing a 19.8% stake in Hertz.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The page, which had amassed more than 23,000 followers by May 12, had most recently shown Jeremy Koch seeking treatment for mental health.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 May 2025
All told, Belichick was Patriots head coach for 429 regular season and postseason NFL games, during which Belichick amassed a nifty 296-133 record.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
The stock had increased 90% this year through Monday’s close, largely thanks to Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management amassing a 19.8% stake in Hertz.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The page, which had amassed more than 23,000 followers by May 12, had most recently shown Jeremy Koch seeking treatment for mental health.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 May 2025
All told, Belichick was Patriots head coach for 429 regular season and postseason NFL games, during which Belichick amassed a nifty 296-133 record.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amass
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Airlines are collecting billions of dollars annually from seat assignment fees.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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On the latter list — the most important for songs in the U.S. — Boone narrowly collects another top 40 win, breaking into that special region in last place.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Evidence is also accumulating that the microplastic bits now found everywhere in our environment – from Antarctica to the Amazon – are invading our bodies and have been implicated in everything from heart disease to infertility.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Over time, lint and debris accumulate in the hose, blocking airflow and, worse, becoming a fire hazard, so cleaning the vent out regularly is essential.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Townspeople of Genazzano gathered in the square outside the main church housing the Madre del Buon Consiglio (Mother of Good Counsel) sanctuary as Leo arrived and greeted them.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Gattuso encouraged the family to humanize Pelkey, and gathered about 50 letters of support, including family, friends, elementary school teachers and military buddies, Wales said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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My daughter's charcoal box was assembled by mixed media artist Nikoli Shaver and included a graphite starter kit, a small pack of media-appropriate paper, an eraser, charcoal pencils, and more.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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Forty-two of those missions have been dedicated to assembling the Starlink network, the largest satellite constellation ever constructed.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
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The page has since garnered over $127K, including a donation of $10,000 from Colin Farrell.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Their wedding dance has since garnered 270,800 likes and 3.5 million views on TikTok.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Amass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amass. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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