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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
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
There are some companies sitting on a cash hoard that have Wall Street’s stamp of approval.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Nobody is better at hoarding stocks.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Noun
Though bronze objects had been found previously, with other Wendel rings reported surfacing nearby, neck rings are typically found buried with other goods or in hoards.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
There are some companies sitting on a cash hoard that have Wall Street’s stamp of approval.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
Verb
After all, a lot of the motivation for hoarding as people age is due to fear of mistreatment when physical decline makes reliance on oth-ers indispensable.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Nobody is better at hoarding stocks.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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If there’s money to spend, that could allow the Padres to make deals without surrendering too much of their remaining prospect stash.
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The bonus loot is because there’s a scav war going on, seemingly because the scavs found a hidden stash of loot and are now fighting over it.
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To balance the budget over the last few years, Newsom and lawmakers have dipped into the state’s reserves at a time when California is experiencing strong revenue growth, which the LAO has cautioned against.
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It is backed by a 10-minute thermal buffer tank and a 72-hour emergency water reserve to ensure continuous, fail-safe climate control.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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That badge allowed former surfer Conan Hayes, who was acquainted with election-denier and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, to enter the secure room where the machines were stored and take images of the voting machines and associated data.
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Any monetization of the strait would be a dramatic change from the situation before the war, when commercial ships carrying 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply transited the waterway without fees.
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The facility’s hot water supply was measured below proper hot water supply.
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In Gaza City alone, around 25 million tons of debris have accumulated, Mohanna said.
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Jamestown Canyon virus accumulates genetic changes 10 to 100 times more slowly per calendar year than dengue, Rift Valley fever or chikungunya.
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
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Compulsively interesting and beautifully written—there is something to treasure on every page.
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Luca and Gerardo treasure their parents' heritage with joy and dedication.
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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