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.
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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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Last season, he amassed a league-high 23 sacks, increasing his career total to 125.5.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
One single bootleg upload by independent journalist Matthew Keys amassed well over 600,000 views in a matter of hours.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Stewart has only amassed 34 minutes of action in his two Scotland appearances and has not managed a goal, or an assist.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
James Deaver, Brent’s executor, said Brent rejected the request as excessive because hehad amassed the bulk of his fortune years before the couple wed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Together, they amassed one of the great American fortunes of their era.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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