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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
The United States’ 90,000-ton stockpile of radioactive nuclear waste has long been a liability, but researchers are increasingly eyeing it as a resource.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2025
Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 July 2025
Preppers, anticipating apocalyptic supply-chain breakdowns, stockpiled hundreds of pairs of shoes.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
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Noun
To help ease the pain, Tokyo is tapping emergency stockpiles, and imports have risen sharply — led by rice from California — but these are still tiny compared with domestic production.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
The United States’ 90,000-ton stockpile of radioactive nuclear waste has long been a liability, but researchers are increasingly eyeing it as a resource.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2025
Verb
Then, start stockpiling stylish outerwear with lightweight layers from Sam Edelman and Levi’s.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 July 2025
Preppers, anticipating apocalyptic supply-chain breakdowns, stockpiled hundreds of pairs of shoes.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpile
Noun
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The day after the crash, the FWC found a stash of empty booze bottles and cans on Pino’s boat when its officers pulled it from the bay.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Kids had their stash of Beanie Babies, while moms had their vintage plate collections displayed in a china cabinet or on their walls.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Verb
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This was a surprising discovery, as researchers previously thought glycogen was mainly stored in the muscles and liver.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
4 Aug. 2025
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Adrian Marsden, a coin specialist for the county, told Fox News Digital the hoard was found in 2023, near the village of Great Ellingham.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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The audit is key to the administration’s credibility with the public because America already sits atop the largest sovereign hoard on record.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, sugar accumulates in your blood and can damage blood vessels.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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That basic awareness of what's coming in and going out will enable you to form a financial plan that's more action-oriented than just trying to accumulate wealth, Smith says.—
Talia Wexler,
CNBC,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpile. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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