as in stored
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 stockpiled
Uninspired by the 2025 rookie options, the Steelers saw Rodgers as a bridge to the 2026 draft class and stockpiled a league-high 12 picks, enough to make an aggressive move up the board to land a first-round quarterback.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Airlines grounded planes, and people stockpiled water.
—Ed Leavens, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Republicans have stockpiled well over $100 million more than Democrats in their party committees heading into the midterms, building a cash advantage in an otherwise tough election year.
—Dan Merica, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Earlier this year, before the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA made new deals with studios, was a bit of an uncertain period, so Fox stockpiled some shows in the event of another strike.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
And the young, selfless team around him is putting the squeeze on opponents with ridiculous depth, much of it stockpiled via that trade.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Today’s energy market dynamics mirror the pandemic-era distribution of vaccines, where wealthy countries stockpiled vaccines and personal protective equipment, while poorer nations were left with a dearth of supplies, Prasad noted.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Instead of folding, Charlotte stockpiled a 44-38 record — their most wins in a season since 2016.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
That could hit the market within a few weeks, and the company has stockpiled supply to be ready to meet demand.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Airlines grounded planes, and people stockpiled water.
—Ed Leavens, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Republicans have stockpiled well over $100 million more than Democrats in their party committees heading into the midterms, building a cash advantage in an otherwise tough election year.
—Dan Merica, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Earlier this year, before the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA made new deals with studios, was a bit of an uncertain period, so Fox stockpiled some shows in the event of another strike.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
And the young, selfless team around him is putting the squeeze on opponents with ridiculous depth, much of it stockpiled via that trade.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Today’s energy market dynamics mirror the pandemic-era distribution of vaccines, where wealthy countries stockpiled vaccines and personal protective equipment, while poorer nations were left with a dearth of supplies, Prasad noted.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Instead of folding, Charlotte stockpiled a 44-38 record — their most wins in a season since 2016.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
That could hit the market within a few weeks, and the company has stockpiled supply to be ready to meet demand.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiled
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The outlet also reported that a cadaver dog alerted to a shed on the property where the trash can had allegedly been stored.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Unless they’re dried, bulk mushrooms should be used within just a few days of purchasing, stored in a brown paper bag.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Luxury takes center stage in the marble bathrooms, which are stashed with Penhaligon’s goodies and have Japanese loos with heated seats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Axios reported Cuba has acquired roughly 300 military drones and stashed them throughout the country.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Every park was swarming with young people who hoarded the cards, then split their connections using apps and Bluetooth.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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If films are vital to our culture, then they must be shared, not hoarded and locked away.—
Raj Tawney,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The most fraught part of settling an estate can be disposing of all the possessions accumulated over a lifetime.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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An older egg will tilt or stand upright on the bottom, and one that floats has accumulated significant air.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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“Stockpiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiled. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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