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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
Wilzig became a dedicated collector, author and lecturer, eventually amassing thousands of pieces that explored human sexuality across cultures and centuries.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Kentucky is 8-4, with its last victory coming against Kansas in 2012, while even mighty UCLA tasted defeat twice in the course of amassing a record 11 crowns.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Wagner posted the results to his TikTok page, and the video went viral, amassing over 460,000 views and leaving thousands of commenters overcome with emotion.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
After amassing 105 points, the sixth-best point total in the NHL last year that tied a single-season franchise record, the Kings are seeking to avert a similar fall from grace.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Hannah’s clip went viral on TikTok, amassing more than 5 million views.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The tie-up between Unilever and McCormick highlights a shift in strategy among consumer goods companies that prioritizes dominating specific categories rather than simply amassing a diverse portfolio of unrelated brands.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Following her video, the topic gained traction on social media, with some videos amassing millions of views.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Kentucky is 8-4, with its last victory coming against Kansas in 2012, while even mighty UCLA tasted defeat twice in the course of amassing a record 11 crowns.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Wagner posted the results to his TikTok page, and the video went viral, amassing over 460,000 views and leaving thousands of commenters overcome with emotion.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
After amassing 105 points, the sixth-best point total in the NHL last year that tied a single-season franchise record, the Kings are seeking to avert a similar fall from grace.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Hannah’s clip went viral on TikTok, amassing more than 5 million views.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The tie-up between Unilever and McCormick highlights a shift in strategy among consumer goods companies that prioritizes dominating specific categories rather than simply amassing a diverse portfolio of unrelated brands.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Following her video, the topic gained traction on social media, with some videos amassing millions of views.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amassing
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The bomb squad has rendered the explosive devices safe and remains on scene collecting evidence.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The concept revolves around a massive orbital infrastructure capable of collecting solar energy in space and transmitting it to Earth via tightly focused microwave beams.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Another system arriving Friday evening and lasting into Saturday will bring accumulating snow, mainly west and northwest of the metro.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stem side should face upward to prevent moisture from accumulating in the florets.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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The transfer portal for men’s college basketball opens Tuesday, and with a roster that has already seen six departures through either graduation or entry into the portal, Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates will have to begin the process of assembling a new team.—
Joseph Pastilha,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, several thousand ground troops are assembling.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts will study the moon during the flyby, gathering data that could help scientists better understand the terrain and geology of Earth's nearest neighbor.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The crew members will spend roughly the next seven hours gathering observations and capturing photos of the lunar surface.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Equally important, but garnering less attention, have been the price increases for products made from energy, like nitrogen-heavy fertilizer, which is synthesized from ammonia, derived from natural gas.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pratt polled higher with white and Asian voters, garnering 12% of votes from each group.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Amassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amassing. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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