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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the new study adds to the general stock of knowledge about genetic disorders
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the bride comes from good stock
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
don't put any stock in her promises—she'll just tell you what she thinks you want to hear
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family is of mixed northern European stock
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as in idiot
a stupid person
just sat there like a stock, staring at me blankly whenever I asked him a question
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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the conversation became interesting once we got beyond the stock niceties and observations about the weather
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as in to store
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Recent Examples of stock
Jason Phillips, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Then, stock the shelves with yard waste bags, buckets, swim gear, and all the other debris that collects dust in your garage after summer.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
This designation allowed those companies to legally sell their existing spirits, while the rest of the alcohol industry either waited it out, sold their stock to a company with a license, or dabbled in the underground spirits world.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
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Noun
Consumers also have access to a larger selection of frames that physical stores cannot stock due to space limitations.
—Jason Phillips, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Then, stock the shelves with yard waste bags, buckets, swim gear, and all the other debris that collects dust in your garage after summer.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Profit growth continued to shrink, sales have flatlined, and the stock is sinking sharply: down 17% Tuesday.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
This designation allowed those companies to legally sell their existing spirits, while the rest of the alcohol industry either waited it out, sold their stock to a company with a license, or dabbled in the underground spirits world.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
That super-stock Dodge was, too.
—Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
Noun
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There is a chronic lack of supply across the country, estimated by some experts to be between 4 and 7 million homes.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Flight engineers are now determining a new target arrival date for Cygnus, one of four vehicles contracted to transport cargo and other supplies to the orbital laboratory.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some Wordlers also play Competitive Wordle against friends, family, the Wordle Bot or even against me, your humble narrator.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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My deepest condolences and prayers are with Trey's family during this difficult time.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their words will have bolstered his belief, giving him the confidence to show for and collect the ball again in the defensive third just after the break, using a combination of touches and pauses to evade Brentford pressure before making a more assured sideways pass this time.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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McClain expressed confidence that Republicans would keep their majority, or even expand it.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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With over 300 votes and 60 comments on the Reddit post already, many internet users shared their thoughts on Rudy's unexpected ancestry.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The artist better known to his international collectors as Móyò, has been evolving the character – a personal archetype, a spiritual sentinel, and a bridge between worlds – for over eight years, exploring his Yoruba ancestry and urban mythology.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike conventional nylon, these fibers are biodegradable under certain conditions, yet remain durable, silky-soft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This dual character — part professional market, part popular celebration — is increasingly setting Cádiz apart from conventional festivals, reinforcing its potential.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bag also features several interior and exterior pockets to make storing and organizing your belongings a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Female and male participate in harvesting and storing acorns, take part in incubating eggs and feeding young.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Examples range from questions about health care policies, to code that correctly uses third-party APIs.—
Byron Cook,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Sunriver Music Festival brings in top musicians for orchestral evenings that range from family-friendly performances to classical concerts.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Begin with a simple inventory of your accounts and update your beneficiaries.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to Fairweather, college towns could become cheaper for students, faculty, and staff members if more inventory becomes available.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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