as in storing
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 stockpiling
As the couple waits for the chicks to hatch, Shadow may begin more food deliveries to the nest, stockpiling in the pantry in preparation for their arrival, the nonprofit said.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s pushed companies to diversify, and countries such as China to ramp up stockpiling plans.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Marisa Meltzer on 20 years of stockpiling products that feel, smell, and work better than their American counterparts and doling them out to the underserved masses (her friends and colleagues).
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
So far, the panic doesn’t appear to have spread far beyond Japan—except, perhaps, to neighboring Australia, where Perth has reported some early signs of stockpiling.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in Washington, Secretary Burgum has been a vocal supporter of stockpiling America's critical minerals.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Naini said even during the war, Iran is having no problems producing and stockpiling missiles.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Is the tactic of stockpiling picks going to pay off?
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
In preparation for Durbin’s eventual retirement, Krishnamoorthi spent his five terms representing what’s become a safe Democratic district in the northwest suburbs, stockpiling campaign cash for a Senate run.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s pushed companies to diversify, and countries such as China to ramp up stockpiling plans.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Marisa Meltzer on 20 years of stockpiling products that feel, smell, and work better than their American counterparts and doling them out to the underserved masses (her friends and colleagues).
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
So far, the panic doesn’t appear to have spread far beyond Japan—except, perhaps, to neighboring Australia, where Perth has reported some early signs of stockpiling.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in Washington, Secretary Burgum has been a vocal supporter of stockpiling America's critical minerals.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Naini said even during the war, Iran is having no problems producing and stockpiling missiles.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Is the tactic of stockpiling picks going to pay off?
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
In preparation for Durbin’s eventual retirement, Krishnamoorthi spent his five terms representing what’s become a safe Democratic district in the northwest suburbs, stockpiling campaign cash for a Senate run.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiling
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The plan also includes a one-year password manager for storing sensitive credentials securely.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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This would be useful for storing veggies, but not ice cream, for example.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Afternoon and early-evening sessions, once thought safe, were infiltrated by those stashing weapons.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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People in India are hoarding cooking gas.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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One person suffered a minor burn injury in an early-morning house blaze in Hartford on Wednesday, where crews had to battle heavy fire in hoarding conditions on Wednesday, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another system arriving Friday evening and lasting into Saturday will bring accumulating snow, mainly west and northwest of the metro.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stem side should face upward to prevent moisture from accumulating in the florets.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Stockpiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiling. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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