amass
verb (used with object)
to gather for oneself; collect as one's own.
have amassed
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present perfectof amass.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The data that I have amassed shows that such a choice by the U.S. would be out of step with nearly every other currency in the world.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Just 26% of these households have amassed this level of wealth.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Welkers have amassed more than one million combined followers across social-media platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Largely known for viral clips of his expletive-laden rants during streamed 'watchalongs' of United matches, his two YouTube channels have amassed 3.7 million subscribers.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
They have amassed quite a sack of coins for their efforts.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
