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
Net-asset-value loans and other forms of general partner financing have gained traction as fundraising has slowed and more managers have amassed capital to provide such loans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Chinese American content creators like Sherry, who goes by @sherryxiiruii on TikTok, have amassed millions of views for their recommendations on how to become a “Chinese baddie.”
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2026
They have amassed quite a sack of coins for their efforts.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
