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.
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Fall and winter fashion is all about mastering the art of layering — a task that can be made easier by stocking up on quality knitwear.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Fall is the perfect time to stock up on cozy blankets to prepare for the long, cold months ahead.
—Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
Deputy director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Jonathan Whitham, said people should stock up on essentials like non-perishable food, water, flashlights and blankets for their home.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
The internet’s superstore is filled with candles to stock up on for the holiday season.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2025
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
Fall is the perfect time to stock up on cozy blankets to prepare for the long, cold months ahead.
—Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
Deputy director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Jonathan Whitham, said people should stock up on essentials like non-perishable food, water, flashlights and blankets for their home.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
The internet’s superstore is filled with candles to stock up on for the holiday season.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stock up
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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