1
as in collected
to bring together in one body or place
amassed a truckload of donations in the course of their canned food drive
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
over the last month a huge mound of paperwork has amassed on my desk
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in compiled
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of amassed
Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The retirement benefits involve a legacy of debt amassed largely over seven decades between 1939 and 2010.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
The footage has since amassed more than 600,000 views.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Bieber, who has amassed over 290 million followers on the app, represents the ultimate heartthrob for subsets of younger generations.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The post has amassed 43,000 upvotes and thousands of comments since it was first shared on March 4.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite debuting modestly at #124 on the Billboard 200, a series of stellar music videos and performances — including a Tiny Desk Concert which has amassed 12 million views — helped to boost the rapper and singer’s profile.
—Carly Lewis-Oduntan, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
As of Thursday, the clip had amassed over 8,000 views and 984 likes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Per Paramount Global, the premiere episode has amassed 35M global viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Her March 11 post on Mumsnet quickly amassed hundreds of comments from fellow parents, many of whom related and sided with her.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
The retirement benefits involve a legacy of debt amassed largely over seven decades between 1939 and 2010.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
The footage has since amassed more than 600,000 views.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Bieber, who has amassed over 290 million followers on the app, represents the ultimate heartthrob for subsets of younger generations.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The post has amassed 43,000 upvotes and thousands of comments since it was first shared on March 4.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite debuting modestly at #124 on the Billboard 200, a series of stellar music videos and performances — including a Tiny Desk Concert which has amassed 12 million views — helped to boost the rapper and singer’s profile.
—Carly Lewis-Oduntan, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
As of Thursday, the clip had amassed over 8,000 views and 984 likes.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Per Paramount Global, the premiere episode has amassed 35M global viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amassed
Verb
-
Late socialite and multi-hyphenate Gloria Vanderbilt was born into the uppermost echelons of American society during the 1920s, inheriting her family’s vast wealth and influence accumulated during the Gilded Age via the railroad and shipping industries.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
-
These shipments have skirted until now not only his new tariffs, including a 10 percent tax on all goods from China, but also many other tariffs that have accumulated over the years.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
This dump and bake casserole can be assembled in just 10 minutes and cooks in just one pan.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
-
The products are then fully assembled in a factory in Illinois.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The Swiss Watch industry which just gathered at its latest annual Watches and Wonders in Geneva, is in recession.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
Russia’s defense ministry claimed that Friday’s strike had killed 85 Ukrainian and Western military officers gathered at the restaurant near the playground.—
Daria Mitiuk Finbarr O’Reilly,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Another reason notice matters is that some states govern the payout of accrued and unused leave to departing employees and may specify the timeframe for paying their final paycheck.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
-
The employer should include the value of accrued and unused vacation, including the value of vacation time accrued during garden leave itself, in the employees’ final paycheck at the end of garden leave.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The video has garnered over 17,000 views.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2025
-
The snap has garnered more than 4 million views as of Saturday morning.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
While the Classic looks a little more built-up, and has what may be a larger, physical rotating bezel, both watches have what’s known in some circles as a squircle design.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
-
Playa Flamenco Located on the northern shore of Culebra, Playa Flamenco feels anything but built-up and busy despite being the island's main attraction.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Amassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amassed. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share