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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At less than $1 per bag, there’s really no reason not to make your life easier by stocking up.
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Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Bio Bait Need to help your giftee stock up that tackle bag?
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
Remove Lint There’s no need to stock up on lint rollers when your dryer sheets have the same effect.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
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.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Bio Bait Need to help your giftee stock up that tackle bag?
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
Remove Lint There’s no need to stock up on lint rollers when your dryer sheets have the same effect.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
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.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 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 27 Nov. 2025.
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