stock up

phrasal verb

stocked up; stocking up; stocks up

: to get a large quantity of something for later use

—often + on

We made sure to stock up on food before the storm hit.

Examples of stock up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the top of your to-do list: stock up on sunscreen. —Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024

Time to stock up on wins for the long, demanding summer. —Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024

The draft saw teams stock up on wide receivers, with seven going in the first round, including Ricky Pearsall, a slot receiver the 49ers selected at No. 31 overall. —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024

Amazon is hosting a brand new six-day Amazon Book Sale event, offering readers across the U.S. an opportunity to stock up on their favorite reads at incredible prices. —Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 10 May 2024

Also, the brand offers discounts for buying multiples, which is a great incentive to stock up. —Maya Polton, Parents, 16 May 2024

Instead of stocking up on multiple adapters, why not opt for this Mapambo converter that’ll work in about 150 countries, including Italy, Singapore, Japan, and Fiji. —Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024

Broadcast networks that once stocked up on such shows now rely more on reality competitions, game shows and live sports to fill their schedules. —Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024

Barbecue season is officially upon us, which means grill masters everywhere are stocking up on cast iron skillets, grilling tools, and the best portable grills for camping. —Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024