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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
Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Affleck has also made and released multiple movies in collaboration with Netflix, most recently The Rip, a thriller starring Affleck and Damon as Miami narcotics officers who find a secret hoard of drug money.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Collectors hoarded them, convinced certain plush animals would someday be worth a fortune.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Once the music started to blare, the trio became more energetic, and then one by one, the others would walk, or rather, dance out to the center of the space, creating a hoard of both individual and choreographed moves.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Affleck has also made and released multiple movies in collaboration with Netflix, most recently The Rip, a thriller starring Affleck and Damon as Miami narcotics officers who find a secret hoard of drug money.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
The devastating earthquake and tsunami of 2011 triggered the same kind of hoarding behavior, though apparently there were some actual disruptions in affected regions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Collectors hoarded them, convinced certain plush animals would someday be worth a fortune.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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The folder was part of a stash that Dexter tucked into a duffel bag, not as mementos but as leads.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Kazarian also disputed the government’s claim that Sangha operated a stash house.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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White played the first six minutes of the third quarter — and hit the last three of his five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points — before giving way to Boston’s deep reserves.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Once reserves are depleted, recipients could see a 28% cut in benefits.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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After years of sustained demand, the snack returned to store shelves in 2020.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained oil supplies, driving up transportation costs for a range of industries.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years on Tuesday, according to data from GasBuddy, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 73 career regular-season games with the Sirens and Ottawa Charge, Roese has accumulated 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists).—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prop designer Jennifer Wake adds visual authenticity with vintage items that feel truly treasured across generations.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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