stock up
phrasal 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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THe outlet deals include classy linen napkins that are perfect for warmer seasons (so now is a great time to stock up) as well as a full set of plates made of high-quality stoneware.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Shares of the companies have shot up in the past five years, with Costco’s stock up about 215% and BJ’s up about 305% since the day the Covid pandemic began in March 2020.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Shelia Fields stocked up on coffee when the tariffs were announced in midsummer.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
This is an opportunity for players to start stocking up on bonus bets to use on any game throughout the week.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Shares of the companies have shot up in the past five years, with Costco’s stock up about 215% and BJ’s up about 305% since the day the Covid pandemic began in March 2020.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Shelia Fields stocked up on coffee when the tariffs were announced in midsummer.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
This is an opportunity for players to start stocking up on bonus bets to use on any game throughout the week.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stock up
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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