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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 accumulated
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 amassed
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that Russia had amassed some 170,000 troops in the region to bolster the Pokrovsk offensive.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Gates, who played from 2003-18, amassed more yardage in franchise history with 11,841.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
By the time other candidates visited, Mamdani had already amassed support.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Oklahoma City amassed a huge 52-34 advantage on points in the paint while outscoring Sacramento 15-7 in second-chance points.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In the shadow of Walt Disney World’s iconic palace, a Middle Eastern family with ties to royalty amassed a real estate empire.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The television icon has donated more than 140 industry awards and accolades, amassed over her seven-decade career, to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in Los Angeles.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The big-play Southlake Carroll offense amassed 701 total yards — 445 in the second half — utilizing a balanced attack (395 passing and 306 rushing).
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Thiago Magalhaes amassed over 200 yards and three touchdowns for Whitman-Hanson in a 34-13 win over New Bedford.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that Russia had amassed some 170,000 troops in the region to bolster the Pokrovsk offensive.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Gates, who played from 2003-18, amassed more yardage in franchise history with 11,841.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
By the time other candidates visited, Mamdani had already amassed support.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Oklahoma City amassed a huge 52-34 advantage on points in the paint while outscoring Sacramento 15-7 in second-chance points.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In the shadow of Walt Disney World’s iconic palace, a Middle Eastern family with ties to royalty amassed a real estate empire.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The television icon has donated more than 140 industry awards and accolades, amassed over her seven-decade career, to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in Los Angeles.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The big-play Southlake Carroll offense amassed 701 total yards — 445 in the second half — utilizing a balanced attack (395 passing and 306 rushing).
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amassed
Verb
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The veteran utility man hadn't collected a hit in a calendar month entering Game 7 of the World Series.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Pearl and Aiden both remained calm and collected as residents pet their heads and backs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Most of that snowfall accumulated on grassy and elevated surfaces.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Including some garbage time stats, the Steelers’ offense accumulated only 221 yards and recorded 11 first downs in 12 drives.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Military members are supposed to receive accrued pay after the shutdown is over.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
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It is considered one of the greatest offenses ever assembled, as Durant joined forces with sharpshooters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Key producer Sonia Friedman, working with StudioCanal and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK, has assembled an award-winning team to collaborate with Sheppard, Kane and Pye.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The attendees—thirty- and forty-somethings who are members of the bank’s Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, which boasts an average account size of over $75 million—gathered to hash out their anxiety and excitement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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About 200 protesters gathered near a park near Aston Villa Park’s Trinity Road stand.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of tracking individual users, MMM looks at aggregated data—spend, impressions, sales—to show how channels contribute over time.—
Bernard May,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Holland and Marek Epstein’s screenplay breathlessly regurgitates an aggregated fact sheet of Kafka’s life.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Among the emerging contenders, perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs) have garnered attention for their potential to outperform traditional silicon cells; however, scaling them up for commercial use remains a challenge.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Pictured here with What's Eating Gilbert Grape costar Johnny Depp in 1993, DiCaprio attended an event for their film — which garnered the young actor critical acclaim and his first Oscar nod.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Caribbean-facing region of Quintana Roo has some of Mexico's busiest and most built-up beachfronts, but visitors looking for a more serene escape will love still-secret destinations like Mahahual.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Amassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amassed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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