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as in reserves
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 hoards
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 shops
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 stashes
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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Recent Examples of stores
Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Items like inexpensive sleds sold at local stores tend to be the focus.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Mahjong sets and plush pillows shaped like tiles have been spotted at Bay Area Costco stores.
—Grace Hwang Lynch, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s already a strong roster of luxury stores at Copley Place including Balenciaga, McQueen, Carolina Herrera, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Moncler, Saint Laurent, Thom Brown and Versace.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Make sure to check with your local stores before heading out to shop.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
His company already has at least 10 stores selling vehicles from three Chinese companies in the United Kingdom.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Here's the latest on the closures, including which stores are holding closing sales.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Eddie Bauer stores nationwide, including in Southern California, may soon close amid reports that its operator is preparing to file for bankruptcy.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Michele Gile, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Prioritize email, shopping accounts, cloud storage and any service that stores payment or delivery information.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite its branching shape, pencil cactus is a succulent that stores water in its stems, says Aviles.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Booz Allen stores no taxpayer data on its systems and has no ability to monitor activity on government networks.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Cooling below about 80 °F then locks the new shape in place and stores energy.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Able to fit 24 jars and bottles, this two-tier turntable perfectly stores spices in plain sight.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
His measure proposes that the State Department of Health open a blood bank that receives and stores blood from people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Jan. 2026
The resulting hotel, which houses 30 guest rooms and a nearly 24,000-square-foot spa, effectively stores more than 2,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
Of these, 4,000 blue cards were meant for residents to spend at restaurants and 2,000 copper cards were meant for residents to spend at stores and boutiques.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Items like inexpensive sleds sold at local stores tend to be the focus.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Mahjong sets and plush pillows shaped like tiles have been spotted at Bay Area Costco stores.
—Grace Hwang Lynch, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s already a strong roster of luxury stores at Copley Place including Balenciaga, McQueen, Carolina Herrera, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Moncler, Saint Laurent, Thom Brown and Versace.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Make sure to check with your local stores before heading out to shop.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
His company already has at least 10 stores selling vehicles from three Chinese companies in the United Kingdom.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Here's the latest on the closures, including which stores are holding closing sales.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Eddie Bauer stores nationwide, including in Southern California, may soon close amid reports that its operator is preparing to file for bankruptcy.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Among the damage is a smashed statue of The Virgin Mary, other religious artifacts, like the tabernacle that stores communion, and destroyed furniture.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Prioritize email, shopping accounts, cloud storage and any service that stores payment or delivery information.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite its branching shape, pencil cactus is a succulent that stores water in its stems, says Aviles.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Booz Allen stores no taxpayer data on its systems and has no ability to monitor activity on government networks.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Cooling below about 80 °F then locks the new shape in place and stores energy.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Able to fit 24 jars and bottles, this two-tier turntable perfectly stores spices in plain sight.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
His measure proposes that the State Department of Health open a blood bank that receives and stores blood from people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Jan. 2026
The resulting hotel, which houses 30 guest rooms and a nearly 24,000-square-foot spa, effectively stores more than 2,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stores
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Oceans are expected to hold vast reserves of 230 billion tons.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are wildlife reserves, once beloved by Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Gregory Peck, where new lodges have begun opening up.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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These transients have brightnesses in between that of classical novas, triggered when a white dwarf hoards material from a companion star thus sparking a runaway nuclear explosion, and supernovas that mark the death of a massive star and the birth of a black hole or a neutron star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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McCarthy, in 2014, speculated there could be other hoards of coins out there.—
Justin Pot,
Popular Science,
24 Dec. 2025
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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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Mesa's downtown has so much to explore, with unique art and local shops, to fun restaurants and bars.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 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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After House Democrats revealed plans to force votes disapproving of the president’s Canada tariffs as soon as this week, GOP leaders sought to resuscitate their year-long procedural blockade that keeps those resolutions off the floor.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fundamentally, however, the recurring sticking point keeps coming back to injuries.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chip-resistant and rich in color, OPI’s Nail Lacquer is a mainstay in nail salons and our own beauty stashes alike.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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More than music In a corner of his studio, Hinds stashes a collection of drums that are all different shapes and sizes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hospitals are so poorly equipped that patients are asked to provide supplies needed for their care, from syringes to surgical screws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gripped by a worsening economic crisis, Cuba’s government recently adopted rationing measures to protect essential services and ration fuel supplies for key sectors.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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James Reilly, senior markets economist at Capital Economics, said in a note that while the broader stock market continues to climb higher, exposure to AI will be a specific boost or drag for certain companies.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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To appeal to a Gen Z consumer in the US and Europe — two of Calvin Klein’s strongest markets — the brand is introducing Euphoria to a more premium audience, through a higher concentration dosage of up to 28%, and with a more expensive price tag of $129 for 100ml.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Stores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stores. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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