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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Their music videos have each amassed millions of views.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Garrett, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft out of Texas A&M, amassed 125½ sacks in nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, WSI amassed $2.3 billion in assets by the end of fiscal 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
At the centre of the video – which has amassed seven million views on TikTok – is Lana Isa, a software sales manager in her 20s based in Toronto.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
They amassed a great pile of tissues as they wiped off one color and replaced it with another.
From "George" by Alex Gino
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