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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
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
McAfee told me his raw-cheese products were back in stores.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Cooked onions can be frozen for up to a year so long as they are wrapped and stored properly.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 June 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 show’s creator Daisy Coulam, Green, Nair, Weaver and Peake-Jones looked back at the high points of being on the same show for so long — and what’s in store for the final season.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
McAfee told me his raw-cheese products were back in stores.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Verb
Short for Transparent Secure Memory Encryption, TSME encrypts the entire contents stored in memory, making the data useless to physical attackers.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Cooked onions can be frozen for up to a year so long as they are wrapped and stored properly.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 June 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
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All that after beginning the 2025-26 campaign as a reserve behind rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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While Amazon has not explicitly detailed the precise destination for every dollar, TechCrunch said the loan underscores that tech giants are aggressively burning through unprecedented cash reserves to survive the artificial intelligence arms race.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Squirrels dig in pots to bury food or search for hidden stashes in loose soil.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Protect Other Bathroom Items In small bathrooms, your entire makeup stash might be an inch away from tumbling into the toilet.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Parisi Coffee barista Taryn Nugen said Monday was likely the busiest day the shop has had, comparing the week to its holiday rush as Argentina fans packed tables before heading to the Fan Fest.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Created by state legislators in 2004, the district was tasked with keeping Colorado compliant with the compact.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The Dodgers considered bringing in a spot starter, manager Dave Roberts said, in order to keep the full rotation on extra rest.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The United States did not become an energy superpower by hoarding barrels.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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No longer in the mode of hoarding futures and accumulating options, General Manager Pat Verbeek and his staff will now need to sift through their stockpile.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Growth strategies built entirely on bought tools are growth strategies capped by what's commercially available.—
Rafael Moiseev,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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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Ships loaded with crude oil have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than three months, unable to safely travel through the waterway, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and gasoline supplies typically traveled before the war began.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The sanctions hit individuals and organizations involved in the manufacturing and supply of drones and other military equipment to Russian forces.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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