stock up
verb
stocked up; stocking up; stocks up
: to get a large quantity of something for later use
—often + on
We made sure to stock up on food before the storm hit.
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That means in the community’s heart along eclectic Andy Rosse Lane, visitors are stocking up on supplies at The Island Store, grabbing coffee and ice cream at Latte Da, and sipping cocktails and munching on seafood at Keylime Bistro.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Along with stocking up on fresh produce and handmade goods, visitors to the Clarksville Commons Farmers Market can connect with local organizations serving the community this season.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Plus, stock up on swim accessories like cover-ups and rash guards, from $13.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Ford also extended its rally after announcing a new energy storage initiative, putting the stock up nearly 20% in the past two days.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Along with stocking up on fresh produce and handmade goods, visitors to the Clarksville Commons Farmers Market can connect with local organizations serving the community this season.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Plus, stock up on swim accessories like cover-ups and rash guards, from $13.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Ford also extended its rally after announcing a new energy storage initiative, putting the stock up nearly 20% in the past two days.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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