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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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Black fabric from a craft store can be cut into stripes and hot-glued to the outfit.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Tap Significant Locations, then toggle it Off to stop your iPhone from storing detailed location and travel history.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
Retail sales strong year-over-year Retail sales categories that performed well year-over-year (YoY) in April include non-store commerce and apparel/accessories, up 11.3% and 11.2% respectively.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 17 May 2022
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Noun
But taste isn’t why this mix-up caused taco dinner kits to be recalled from Aldi stores and Giant stores in 27 states and the District of Columbia.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Black fabric from a craft store can be cut into stripes and hot-glued to the outfit.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Americans store their pennies in jars or use them for decoration.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Tap Significant Locations, then toggle it Off to stop your iPhone from storing detailed location and travel history.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Retail sales strong year-over-year Retail sales categories that performed well year-over-year (YoY) in April include non-store commerce and apparel/accessories, up 11.3% and 11.2% respectively.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 17 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
Noun
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Connecticut lawmakers are considering covering the cost temporarily with state budget reserves.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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The reserve is dedicated to reforesting native flora and preserving vital wildlife corridors.—
Lily Bunker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Time to grab your candy stash, snuggle under a blanket and settle in for a Netflix movie marathon, because spooky season is here.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Poking around in Krabs’ stash of seafaring collectibles, SpongeBob and Patrick inadvertently summon the Flying Dutchman, who promises to help SpongeBob complete his swashbuckling checklist.—
Justin Lowe,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The project’s vision includes restaurants, bars, shops, and event spaces — transforming the historic span into a vibrant public gathering place just steps from the Hy-Vee Arena.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today, many of them are occupied by a variety of shops, cafes, and antique markets just waiting to be explored.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The beauty of fall keeps me coming back even in the winter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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For more nostalgic decor finds from Pottery Barn, Target, and more, keep scrolling.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Smart general managers, George Paton included, hoard them the way evil leprechauns hoard their gold.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fire is indeed a concern in homes maintained by people with hoarding tendencies.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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If the Chinese truly agree to keep the supply of critical minerals flowing on an ongoing basis, the world will win.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The death toll was exacerbated by a lack of medical supplies, which have trickled in at a quantity smaller than hoped for due to tensions over the ceasefire.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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