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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Since then, Smith has won the Brits rising star award, made the Time 100 list of influential people, and amassed billions of streams.
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
The mansion’s goings-on were evidence that Hefner had amassed enough money and prestige to get his way, even when his way defied social norms, public-health best practices, and the law.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
When the exhibition is over, it plans to mail the wishes to Ono’s studio in New York, which has so far amassed more than 2 million wishes internationally.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Still, Dr. Strayer had amassed a trove of data, much of it peer- reviewed and published in respectable scientific journals.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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