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
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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
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This is Vantara: billed as the world's biggest animal rescue centre, but also the target of persistent criticism over how it amassed an unprecedented collection, including critically endangered animals.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Durable riches were amassed by California’s “Big Four,” whose wealth would likely classify them today as billionaires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Meta has taken pole position there with its Muse agent, which has amassed over 10 million downloads since it launched in September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
"The scientific community has amassed lots of paleoclimate records over recent decades, but it's remained a challenge to directly link these records to future projections, since there is uncertainty at both ends," said Fu.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
Far above them, a lonely little black cloud amassed.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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