amassed

American

[uh-mast] / əˈmæst /

adjective

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.
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

the simple past tense and past participle of amass.

Other Word Forms

unamassed adjective

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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SpaceX has launched more than 11,000 satellites into low-Earth-orbit, and the company’s space-based broadband business, Starlink, has amassed more than 10 million customers.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Founded by serial entrepreneurs Jordi Hays and John Coogan in 2024, TBPN, which started with no guests, has since amassed some notable “friends of the show”, as the hosts write on their YouTube page.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Widely considered the greatest golfer of all time, Woods has amassed 82 PGA Tour wins, including 15 majors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

By the time Wayne Gretzky retired from the National Hockey League in 1999 as the greatest player ever, Michael Jordan had amassed six National Basketball Association championships and 10 scoring titles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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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