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
Other Word Forms
- unamassed adjective
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
Example Sentences
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SpaceX has launched more than 11,000 satellites into low-Earth-orbit, and the company’s space-based broadband business, Starlink, has amassed more than 10 million customers.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Founded by serial entrepreneurs Jordi Hays and John Coogan in 2024, TBPN, which started with no guests, has since amassed some notable “friends of the show”, as the hosts write on their YouTube page.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Widely considered the greatest golfer of all time, Woods has amassed 82 PGA Tour wins, including 15 majors.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
In San Francisco, Lurie has enjoyed high approval ratings and amassed a social-media following with his relentless boosterism and focus on cleaning up and cutting red tape.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
On one side of her, a torch-juggler has amassed a large crowd, and on the other, a Tribal Kehanni spins her tales, her voice rising and swooping like a bird in flight.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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