massing

verb

present participle of mass
as in accumulating
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass clouds massing on the western side of the mountain range

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Recent Examples of massing Despite the uncertainty, much of the public health establishment is massing against social media. — Darius Tahir, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 As technology changes battlefields, traditional principles for creating a military advantage—such as maneuvering forces and massing combat power—are becoming harder to apply, driving wars toward attrition. — Nadia Schadlow, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026 Crayfish have joined the list of non-native species massing below Glen Canyon Dam for a potential invasion of Grand Canyon, raising alarms from conservationists who want to protect pristine tributary streams in the national park. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026 In October 1973, Israeli military intelligence had detailed reports of Egyptian and Syrian forces massing on the borders. — Bryce Hoffman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 Trump has declared success and pressured Iran to agree to a deal to end the war, while massing new troops in the Middle East and threatening intense escalation if Tehran doesn't reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz trade route. — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026 Space plants three feet apart for massing in borders and beds or to plant a low hedge. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026 Small clusters of troops from Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands are massing for joint military exercises with Denmark. — Philip Elliott, Time, 20 Jan. 2026 In November 2021, while massing troops along its border with Ukraine, Russia threatened to cripple GPS if NATO got in the way. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massing
  1. accumulating
  2. gathering
  3. amassing
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  • The researchers tested approximately 1,300 configurations of the electrical signals used to communicate with the neurons, accumulating more than 4,000 hours of real-time interaction across dozens of biological computing units.
    — Mike McRae October 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Archer’s announcement notes that Midnight flew as fast as 131mph during this campaign, accumulating more than 200 flight miles over three days.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of accumulating
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  • Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn.
    — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Judging by the steady lunch crowd gathering inside the new La Fetta space on its second day open, maybe another location was the right decision after all.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gathering
Verb
  • The Razorbacks' run game lifted them throughout, amassing 187 yards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In 2019, two years before Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang began amassing a family of more than 20 surrogate children, Zhang was accused of misdemeanor child abuse after leaving her then-8-year-old daughter in a hot car for hours.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of amassing

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“Massing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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