amass
verb (used with object)
to gather for oneself; collect as one's own.
amassing
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present participleof amass.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, Bloomberg reported that Mark Fischbach, a filmmaker and YouTube personality with nearly 40 million subscribers, had become the GoPro’s biggest shareholder after amassing an 8.5% stake in the company.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Chile's Joaquin Niemann was one of the most successful players on the LIV tour, amassing more than £60m in prize money.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter said, external a lower-quality version appeared on X on Sunday, and was removed two hours later after amassing almost 50,000 views.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The wireless carrier has focused on amassing “higher quality accounts” after introducing new plans last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Several of the shrews dug lines out of their packs and fished successfully, amassing quite a tidy little catch before the ferry nosed into the opposite bank with a gentle bump.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
