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
Other Word Forms
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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Ben-Gvir deleted the post following criticism, but not before it amassed millions of views online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The account has amassed over 10,000 followers, inspiring imitator accounts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Kristy Shen is a Canadian millennial who retired in her early 30s with a CAD $1 million portfolio that she amassed together with her husband by maintaining a high savings rate while renting.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
He made just six shot-ending carries for Chelsea in the Premier League, having amassed 26 for Ipswich and 38 in the previous season with Hull in the Championship.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
This was the end of the Gilded Age, a time when fortunes were amassed overnight, and the new twentieth century was awash in new money.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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