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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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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
CBS News, 24 May 2026
In the years since the crash, Graham has continued pursuing her content creator career and has amassed more than 2 million followers across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
As his cruise marketing business boomed, Levine amassed more than $100 million in real estate investments, much of it in Miami in partnership with Robins’ brother, Scott.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
As Puck reported in March, L Catterton had been on the hunt for an investor, hoping to clear about $90 million of debt Everlane had amassed.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The Cockroach Janta Party, its name a satirical riff on the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party, has amassed more than 19 million Instagram followers in less than a week, almost double the government’s audience.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Since arriving at the club in the summer of 2017, the Egyptian has amassed 257 goals in 441 games — a record only bettered by two players in the club’s history.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The initial public offering could make CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, a milestone that underscores the extraordinary wealth the tech industry has amassed over three decades.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Saab, 54, amassed a fortune through Venezuelan government contracts.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Verb
The response amassed more than 24 million views.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
In the years since the crash, Graham has continued pursuing her content creator career and has amassed more than 2 million followers across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
As his cruise marketing business boomed, Levine amassed more than $100 million in real estate investments, much of it in Miami in partnership with Robins’ brother, Scott.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
As Puck reported in March, L Catterton had been on the hunt for an investor, hoping to clear about $90 million of debt Everlane had amassed.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 May 2026
The Cockroach Janta Party, its name a satirical riff on the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party, has amassed more than 19 million Instagram followers in less than a week, almost double the government’s audience.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Since arriving at the club in the summer of 2017, the Egyptian has amassed 257 goals in 441 games — a record only bettered by two players in the club’s history.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The initial public offering could make CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, a milestone that underscores the extraordinary wealth the tech industry has amassed over three decades.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Saab, 54, amassed a fortune through Venezuelan government contracts.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amassed
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In 33 games with the Dodgers, Freeland collected 23 hits and 2 home runs, walking 11 times.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The former president’s conversations with a ghost writer helping to write his memoir were collected as part of a probe into his handling of classified documents.—
Perry Stein,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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Approval timelines were unpredictable, administrative requirements had accumulated around projects that technically complied with zoning, and developers could not move forward with confidence.—
Christina Mojica,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Coming out of their successful, predatory expansion process, for example, the Golden Knights accumulated six additional draft picks — including two additional first-round picks — making 13 total picks in their inaugural appearance at the draft.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The complaint claims that workers immediately lost their jobs, benefits, and access to company systems at that time, and were owed accrued vacation and sick pay.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The package also includes accrued benefits like retirement, pension or healthcare.—
Rhyma Castillo,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nothing is mysterious about these history-making Knicks, other than the executive who assembled them.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Some are composites assembled from multiple dinosaurs or replica bones to create the illusion of a more complete skeleton.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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As national movements for racial justice gathered momentum a decade ago, students on campuses were also becoming more aware and outspoken about racial harms.—
Ingrid A. Nelson,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The airy confines of the stately home where Allied commanders are gathered provide both the grandeur and the contrast to the minutiae inked out on vast maps in the small hours of the night.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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At the same time, the FTSE World Government Bond index — a measure of sovereign debt from more than 20 countries — has seen an aggregated rise in yields of about 55 basis points.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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In other words, the result of the process was an aggregated band, a quick-setting and thixotropic concrete over steel wire.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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In addition, the bank also garnered global recognition.—
DBS Private Bank,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Rolfo | Moment | Getty Images This summer, mega artist Harry Styles will take the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City for an exclusive 30-show residency – his only planned stop in the country and a show that's garnered intense attention since its announcement.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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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 1 Jun. 2026.
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