as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
an emergency stockpile of potable water and canned goods in the cellar
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
we should be able to stockpile enough vaccine for the upcoming flu season
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Recent Examples of stockpile
Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Saturday.
—Stephanie Liechtenstein, Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2025
Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 June 2025
More than 60 residents were evacuated after Irma. Spring Oaks resident Alan Wyland has already started stockpiling sandbags and other items in preparation for this year’s hurricane season.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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Noun
America also holds the majority of Bitcoin in ETFs, venture funding and national stockpiles.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Saturday.
—Stephanie Liechtenstein, Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2025
Verb
Imports had ticked upward a month earlier as some firms rushed to stockpile supply before the levies saddled them with additional costs.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 June 2025
More than 60 residents were evacuated after Irma. Spring Oaks resident Alan Wyland has already started stockpiling sandbags and other items in preparation for this year’s hurricane season.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpile
Noun
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Manaea has progressed to rehab games and is a great IL stash.—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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And what's really taken her stash to the next level is Coach Gold.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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At Lakeside, the strength staff stored the school’s prowler sleds in a storage room inside the gymnasium.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The graph below is a combination of data from May and June in 2025 from the research center and archived values stored by the St. Louis Fed.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Russia has launched extensive aerial attacks across Ukraine in recent weeks, firing hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles and sending hoards of explosive drones toward major cities.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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But a core part of what many companies have done — hoard and apportion tech talent and time — may be in for a real shakeup, and soon.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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It is recommended to clean your blinds every week or two so that dust and particles don’t accumulate.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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As adoption data accumulates, expect regulatory clarity and updates to CPT codes, unlocking broader reimbursement pathways.—
Hui Sang Yun,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpile. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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