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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The store is one of seven new-car dealerships that Carvana has amassed after a buying spree that began in February 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
“I Am Frankelda” debuted in Mexico last October to an incredible reception, in part thanks to the fandom the characters had amassed via the episodic series.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
The "poetry" hashtag has amassed more than 93 million posts on Instagram alone.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Over the past year and a half, Trump Jr. has amassed a fortune from stakes in companies ranging from crypto startups to a drone business to a firearms retailer.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Between the two of us, we’d amassed an impressive collection of books written by twentieth century Black female authors.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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