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
Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
That could drive up supply, which could balance out with demand once the stockpiles come back to normal.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
So for many, many Iranians, just putting food on the table, let alone stockpiling it, has become a struggle.
—Seyed Rahim Bathaei, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This week, the White House also launched a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile as part of its efforts to counter Chinese dominance over key metals and support domestic manufacturers during shortages and emergencies.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
That could drive up supply, which could balance out with demand once the stockpiles come back to normal.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
So for many, many Iranians, just putting food on the table, let alone stockpiling it, has become a struggle.
—Seyed Rahim Bathaei, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpile
Noun
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Cut the fabric into squares and add them to your fabric or quilt stash, or make cozy bedding or a washable cover for a pet bed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, Butler was a stash-and-save player for developmental purposes.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More than 12,000 scrolls were once stored inside this second-century center of learning before a fire destroyed them in 262 CE.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mammals and reptiles were commonly treated with formalin before being stored in alcohol, while invertebrates were often preserved directly in formaldehyde or mixed solutions containing additives such as glycerol or propylene glycol.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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This decision will inform the next steps for the hoard's future.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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These sweet and savory recipe are a great way to use up your hoard—and keep you warm on a chilly snow day.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During a subsequent conversation with Humpal and an onsite investigation, DNR staff determined the spill was coming from the west side of the operation where snow melt and a broken waterline caused more water to accumulate.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
10 Feb. 2026
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The trust accumulated over those projects was what gave both Netflix and Honnold the confidence to mount a spectacle as daring as a rope-less skyscraper climb captured on live TV.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpile. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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