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as in collecting
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 accumulating
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 amassing
Since then, the New Jersey native has been documenting his solo adventures on TikTok, amassing a growing audience along the way.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
The group has been credited with helping elect enough Democrats to the state House to prevent Republicans from amassing a veto-proof supermajority.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
However, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value proved the season’s darkest horse, amassing nine nominations including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and nods to all four key cast members — Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
And everyone is forced to compete with pure digital players like Amazon, Netflix and YouTube, who are amassing their own sets of sports rights.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
After graduating from Richland, Rice played four seasons at SMU from 2019-22, amassing 233 receptions for 3,111 yards and 25 touchdowns.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Third, amassing 46,000-plus five-star ratings is astounding, especially when many extol how long the ILNP nail polishes last.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Wendy started making TikTok videos that have gained significant traction, amassing more than 12 million views so far.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Nnaji was Embiid’s equal, amassing 21 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks off the bench as Denver’s fourth-string center.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
The group has been credited with helping elect enough Democrats to the state House to prevent Republicans from amassing a veto-proof supermajority.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
However, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value proved the season’s darkest horse, amassing nine nominations including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and nods to all four key cast members — Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
And everyone is forced to compete with pure digital players like Amazon, Netflix and YouTube, who are amassing their own sets of sports rights.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2026
After graduating from Richland, Rice played four seasons at SMU from 2019-22, amassing 233 receptions for 3,111 yards and 25 touchdowns.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Third, amassing 46,000-plus five-star ratings is astounding, especially when many extol how long the ILNP nail polishes last.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Wendy started making TikTok videos that have gained significant traction, amassing more than 12 million views so far.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Nnaji was Embiid’s equal, amassing 21 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks off the bench as Denver’s fourth-string center.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amassing
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More importantly, Becht said, collecting accurate data on how many people are experiencing homelessness allows the county to apply for the necessary resources to tackle the crisis.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The remailing program began in 1946, when the local postmaster and a businessman came up with Loveland’s stamp-collecting oddity.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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At that point, rain will become freezing rain, making roadways slick and hazardous with accumulating ice.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Snow should begin after dark on Saturday and pick up quickly, accumulating to near double-digit inches by Sunday morning.—
Brandon Miller,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Whereas Herbert is 0-2 in Chargers postseason games, Maye is making his first postseason appearance for the New England Patriots after assembling a most valuable player-caliber season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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To suppress Americans peacefully assembling to protest his policies?—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among those helping lead the community welcome is the Palisades Recovery Coalition, which will provide coffee to parents and community members gathering outside the school as students arrive.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inkwell Beach Davos has become the go-to gathering for leaders and changemakers committed to turning inclusion from aspiration into action - from Wanji Walcott, Chief Business and Legal officer of Pinterest to Chris Foster, CEO of Omnicom PR Group to Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The picture is Triet’s first feature since her 2023 Cannes Palme d’Or-winning psychological thriller Anatomy of a Fall, which went on to enjoy a major awards-season run, garnering its star Sandra Hüller a Best Actress Academy Award nomination and clinching an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Williams had plenty of success against the Seahawks’ talented unit in the two regular-season meetings, compiling 96 and 85 rushing + receiving yards in those contests while garnering 39 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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