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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a hoard of empty yogurt containers in his basement workshop for storing whatnots
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as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
she couldn't find one pencil with an eraser in her entire hoard of pencil stubs
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
he's been hoarding empty yogurt containers all winter, with the intention of using them to start seedlings in the spring
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Recent Examples of hoard
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
To protect herself and the other wealthy members of the Commonwealth, Pamela hides within The Estates, a gated community for the rich and powerful, seemingly dooming the poorer residents of the Commonwealth to be overrun by the hoard.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
There is no serious evidence of starvation in Gaza, and what food scarcity does exist can be attributed to Hamas pillaging and hoarding aid.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The owner of Geico, BNSF railroad and other businesses has built a hoard of unused cash recently.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
To protect herself and the other wealthy members of the Commonwealth, Pamela hides within The Estates, a gated community for the rich and powerful, seemingly dooming the poorer residents of the Commonwealth to be overrun by the hoard.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
China was also guilty of hoarding personal protection equipment.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
There is no serious evidence of starvation in Gaza, and what food scarcity does exist can be attributed to Hamas pillaging and hoarding aid.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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The owner testified that the robbers bound him with zip-ties, taking both the cash and a stash of pot.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Their mini adventures take them from the locker rooms to the theater department’s costume stash.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Specifically licensing requirements, guidelines for guaranteeing reserves, consumer rights, and others related matters.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Diamondback Energy Diamondback Energy (FANG) is focused on the onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To make your clothes last longer, wash them less frequently, use cold water, wash inside out, air dry and store them properly.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reporters may be asked to unlock phones, laptops, or social media accounts, which could lead to sensitive material being copied or stored.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So events occurring far from the Caribbean can have major repercussions for its ability to ensure an affordable and varied energy supply.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bespoke in-state fuel standards combined with perennial supply disruptions from things like refinery breakdowns expose consumers and businesses to volatile price swings.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For example, an American house accumulates an average of 300,000 objects, with more money spent each year on shoes, jewelry and clothes than on higher education.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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The rookies this season accumulated 0.054 win shares per 48 minutes—the ninth lowest of the past 40 seasons, but still significantly above recent seasons such as 2014, 2015 and 2017, as well as the infamously unproductive 2001 cohort.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Developers can respond by stockpiling materials and expediting projects to mitigate the financial impact.—
David Crown,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Romaine Salad With Oranges And Radishes Recipe: Potato-And-Rutabaga Gratin Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake Staying tried-and-true to a traditional menu might satisfy your older relatives, but sometimes breaking from tradition makes a meal more memorable and treasured.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Like the others, Maradona treasured his relationship with Raccuglia just as much as Raccuglia treasured him.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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