amassed
Americanadjective
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gathered, collected, or accumulated, usually over time or from different sources.
Only one-fifth of the museum’s amassed collection is on display at any given time.
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having come together or assembled.
Looking out at the amassed crowd during the memorial service, he spoke about the friend whose life they were honoring.
verb
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Etymology
Origin of amassed
First recorded in 1595–1605; amass ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; amass ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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Over the years, he published more than 1,500 videos and amassed more than 1.3 million Instagram followers.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
NFL legend Peyton Manning has traded his days on the football field for a quieter life with his family—but the retired quarterback has amassed an impressive real estate portfolio along the way.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The three-metre "dusky" shark, a species typically found in tropical climates, amassed a huge following, drawing more than 1.6 million people to the Busan canal for a glimpse.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Jackie amassed millions of devoted fans thanks to a nonstop livestream of the aerie overlooking Big Bear Lake she shared with mate Shadow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Although his mother had amassed quite a fortune—an especially impressive feat for a woman with no Talent—it hadn’t been enough to last him fifty-three years.
From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff
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