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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The outcome was a beat on consensus expectations of a 5% decline, with Kering stock up 11% in early morning trading.
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
With the Presidents Day Weekend sales ushering in an abundance of deals on some of Amazon’s best loungewear sets, now’s the time to stock up on easy two-piece outfits that’ll put your current favorites to shame.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
For those who live in colder climates, stocking up on magnesium chloride is a smart way to prepare for a salt shortage.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Find them near the herbs and stock up.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
With the Presidents Day Weekend sales ushering in an abundance of deals on some of Amazon’s best loungewear sets, now’s the time to stock up on easy two-piece outfits that’ll put your current favorites to shame.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
For those who live in colder climates, stocking up on magnesium chloride is a smart way to prepare for a salt shortage.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Find them near the herbs and stock up.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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