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as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
her husband has a store of old magazines that he has been collecting for years
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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a store of quarters in the glove compartment for the parking meters
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as in shop
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
go to the grocery store for orange juice and eggs
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as in loads
a considerable amount
we laid by a store of food for the party
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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirrels commonly store nuts in the hollows of trees and other places to prepare for the winter
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as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
preferred homemade bread to store brands
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Recent Examples of store
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Unari-kun even has a merch store with items including tote bags, pillows, stickers and ties.
—Michael Salerno, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Gold IRAs typically require higher upfront costs due to the cost of moving and storing gold.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Ivana Pino, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2022
Choose from a selection of popular and high-performing stocks, or let your recipient pick their own investment with a choose-your-own-adventure card. Give your recipient a host of options with a multi-store gift card.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
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Noun
The 100,000-square-foot store has products from 71 countries, with aisles dedicated to ingredients from Eastern Europe to West Africa.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Unari-kun even has a merch store with items including tote bags, pillows, stickers and ties.
—Michael Salerno, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Make sure to store multivitamins out of your child’s reach.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Gold IRAs typically require higher upfront costs due to the cost of moving and storing gold.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2022
Choose from a selection of popular and high-performing stocks, or let your recipient pick their own investment with a choose-your-own-adventure card. Give your recipient a host of options with a multi-store gift card.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
Noun
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The $4 million project is funded with the library’s existing capital reserves, set aside for building repairs, maintenance, and improvements, said John Kokoris, the library’s marketing & outreach manager.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The People's Bank of China, meanwhile, has expanded its gold reserves for 15 consecutive months through January, reportedly taking holdings to roughly 2,300 tons.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
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Electric three-wheeler vehicles dominate in many Indian cities, relied on for short journeys between metro stations, offices, shops and homes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Valentine's Day celebrates romance, affection and love — and that's keeping flower shops like Stems and Vines buzzing with orders.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gabe Gordon and Timothy Gibbons leaned into the Olympics mood while keeping it hot and fun with a collection influenced by ’80s figure skaters, school girls and a whole lot of vintage Americana.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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In financial terms, corporate America is hoarding talent.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Taxes should be progressive, simple and fair, keeping money in the hands of those who create wealth, not those who hoard it.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
Patrick Frater,
Variety,
14 July 2022
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2022
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The House passed a bipartisan housing bill that would enact new policies to boost housing supply and ease the affordability crisis plaguing the nation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The dwindling fuel supply has also left Cubans facing constant blackouts and long lines at gas stations.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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