amass

verb

ə-ˈmas How to pronounce amass (audio)
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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 The Rams amassed over 400 total yards, gained 30-plus first downs, scored five touchdowns, converted 50 percent of their third downs, and committed zero turnovers against the Bills. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The Razorbacks' run game lifted them throughout, amassing 187 yards. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Variety’s Clayton Davis was one of the first pundits to highlight this possibility, and as YCSE has steadily amassed buzz, others are jumping aboard. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The actress was filming in New York City on Wednesday in a pair of pumps from the celebrity-favorite footwear brand Jude, which has amassed quite the following since its 2024 launch. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 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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  • According to average high and low temperatures collected by AccuWeather, Boise residents can expect February to warm slightly.
    — Hali Smith October 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Reduce the personal information scammers can access Scammers can collect personal details from people-search websites and data brokers to make their messages more convincing.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
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  • Rocks and plants The first method measures beryllium-10, an isotope that accumulates in the top few centimeters of rock that is exposed to the sky.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Research has demonstrated the importance of initiating appropriate treatment early in the course of disease, before neurological damage accumulates.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • The question is going to voters because opponents gathered petition signatures forcing a referendum.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Allen took only two dribbles — one before midcourt and one after — gathered his feet, and pulled up from the left side of the arc.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
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  • After a week of respecting the sanctity of spoilers, our critics have assembled to discuss the movie in detail.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The mandate goes to the lawmaker most likely to assemble a coalition.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of assemble
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  • That’s more than double the cash Tesla’s been garnering from operations in the last few quarters, meaning that will have a much bigger cash deficit in the final three months of 2026.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • With luxury bags and accessory live shows garnering more than 150 million views so far in 2026, Coach is expected to see the biggest benefit at the accessible price point.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Amass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amass. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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