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as in collected
to bring together in one body or place
amassed a truckload of donations in the course of their canned food drive
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as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
over the last month a huge mound of paperwork has amassed on my desk
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Recent Examples of amassed
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In the clip, which has amassed more than 1 million views since Clement posted it this week, her brother can be seen wearing a fake mustache, sun glasses and a hat.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Johnson amassed an impressive career in NASCAR, sharing his record number of championships with racing legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
In its opening weekend alone, Variety reported the film amassed more than $50 million in North American markets.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
The move comes as the Commanders are making a strong playoff push, having amassed a 10-5 record so far this season.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Evans amassed over 120 credits in film and television over the past 50 years.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
Wheaton has amassed more than 100,000 followers on Instagram but made her account private days after the fatal crash.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Adams has amassed more than 100 yards receiving in each of the last two games, including a 198-yard, two-touchdown performance in last Sunday’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
The owner placed the camera on the ground and stepped back to the open space in the living room in the December 20 clip, which has amassed nearly 7 million views.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In the clip, which has amassed more than 1 million views since Clement posted it this week, her brother can be seen wearing a fake mustache, sun glasses and a hat.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Johnson amassed an impressive career in NASCAR, sharing his record number of championships with racing legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
In its opening weekend alone, Variety reported the film amassed more than $50 million in North American markets.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
The move comes as the Commanders are making a strong playoff push, having amassed a 10-5 record so far this season.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Evans amassed over 120 credits in film and television over the past 50 years.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
Wheaton has amassed more than 100,000 followers on Instagram but made her account private days after the fatal crash.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Adams has amassed more than 100 yards receiving in each of the last two games, including a 198-yard, two-touchdown performance in last Sunday’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amassed
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The killings, prosecutors said, stemmed from a drug debt Escobedo accumulated from a cocaine trafficking operation.—
Darlene Superville,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Through 11 games, Brown has accumulated 56 catches for 946 yards and five touchdowns.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The employer should include the value of accrued and unused vacation, including the value of vacation time accrued during garden leave itself, in the employees’ final paycheck at the end of garden leave.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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If the amount of the penalty exceeds the amount of your accrued and unpaid interest, then a reduction of principal would be required in order to pay the penalty: Terms apply.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2024
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Once again, Schur has assembled a stellar cast of diverse characters, with crisp, whip-smart writing.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When that time eventually arrives, Claire accompanies Jamie to where his troops have been gathered.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Those gathered were to pause for a moment of silence.—
Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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The footage, which has garnered almost 225,000 views, captures a scenario familiar to anyone who has struggled with teaching their dog to reliably come when called.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The show's seven episodes garnered 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, with just 64% for its audience score.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The area was densely built-up before the war and the enormous scale of damage means there are now huge mountains of rubble and debris everywhere.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Playa Flamenco Located on the northern shore of Culebra, Playa Flamenco feels anything but built-up and busy despite being the island's main attraction.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Amassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amassed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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