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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
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Among such liquor stores was Piccadilly Liquors, a store less than 50 feet away from the entrance of Brothers that had a notice for the ban taped to the door.
—Aidan Sadovi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
The four astronauts — NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen — will bring along food that can be stored safely for weeks in their Orion spacecraft, then prepared quickly.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 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
Setyan noted that quarterly performance was driven by strong same-store sales growth, highlighting near- and medium-term visibility due to Darden's scale and diversity.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Among such liquor stores was Piccadilly Liquors, a store less than 50 feet away from the entrance of Brothers that had a notice for the ban taped to the door.
—Aidan Sadovi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Not sure which stalks to buy or how to store them?
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
The four astronauts — NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen — will bring along food that can be stored safely for weeks in their Orion spacecraft, then prepared quickly.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 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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But the best reserve on Friday was a familiar face on the Cavaliers’ roster.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Gators now await NBA decisions from Condon, small forward Thomas Haugh and center Rueben Chinyelu, three juniors who formed one of the nation’s top frontcourts alongside with 7-foot-1 senior reserve Micah Handlogten.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kazarian also disputed the government’s claim that Sangha operated a stash house.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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But there’s no single way to arrange and style your stash.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Could proposed property tax cuts impact shops and other businesses?—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Buôn Bán, a retail and consignment shop inside the studio that features local artists and makers, will be open.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The road to the very long lines began in February, when Congress, in resolving a broader government shutdown (the second in four months, impressively), could not agree on how to keep funding Homeland Security.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wacha kept the Braves off the scoreboard while Salvador Perez provided the offense, hitting his first homer of the season and snapping a personal 15-inning scoreless streak.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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In another area, a mother and daughter, white with black spots, were saved from being hoarded and getting killed for meat.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Of course, hoarding cash while waiting for rock-bottom prices before entering the market can also be risky, experts say.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained oil supplies, driving up transportation costs for a range of industries.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years on Tuesday, according to data from GasBuddy, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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