as in stashes
a supply stored up and often hidden away
an emergency stockpile of potable water and canned goods in the cellar
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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 stockpiles
Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
For the past few weeks, Asian countries have been focused on mitigating oil price spikes, with measures such as releasing oil stockpiles, capping fuel prices and cutting work hours to save energy.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
There were about 4,000 Tomahawks in US stockpiles before the war — including older models and anti-ship variants.
—Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
This strategy is intended to deter potential threats, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, and to replenish stockpiles reduced by ongoing conflicts in places such as Ukraine and the Middle East.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that many companies raised prices in 2025 due to Trump’s chaotic tariffs and would continue doing so in 2026 as stockpiles expired.
—Angela Alsobrooks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
The data comes as Japan grapples with the fallout from the Iran war, with the country releasing oil stockpiles and enacting fuel subsidies to stave off the worst of the energy shock from the closed Strait of Hormuz.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In order to get ready for the season, Ocean City said extra stockpiles of sand were purchased during the last nourishment project four years ago.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
In Pakistan and Bangladesh, which are heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil and have small stockpiles, violence is breaking out at gas stations.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
For the past few weeks, Asian countries have been focused on mitigating oil price spikes, with measures such as releasing oil stockpiles, capping fuel prices and cutting work hours to save energy.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
There were about 4,000 Tomahawks in US stockpiles before the war — including older models and anti-ship variants.
—Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
This strategy is intended to deter potential threats, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, and to replenish stockpiles reduced by ongoing conflicts in places such as Ukraine and the Middle East.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that many companies raised prices in 2025 due to Trump’s chaotic tariffs and would continue doing so in 2026 as stockpiles expired.
—Angela Alsobrooks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
The data comes as Japan grapples with the fallout from the Iran war, with the country releasing oil stockpiles and enacting fuel subsidies to stave off the worst of the energy shock from the closed Strait of Hormuz.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In order to get ready for the season, Ocean City said extra stockpiles of sand were purchased during the last nourishment project four years ago.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiles
Noun
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This winter has delivered and so grooming was perfect, trees still held soft stashes and the entire mountain was open.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The downhill portion also requires a varied level of ski skills, equipped to handle all types of conditions, from icy patches to powder stashes.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The avatar remembers everything, stores their entire personal history, catches every joke, and responds with flattering warmth.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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Maribel does housekeeping for an Airbnb, and MindShiftED stores its equipment in a shed on the property for free.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to Tillich, instrument requests come in hoards, matching the enormous student population the school serves.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Archaeologists discovered two astonishing Iron Age hoards in North Yorkshire, one of them being the largest ever found in British history, which has changed the historical understanding of wealth and power in pre-Roman Britain.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Stockpiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiles. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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