stock up

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.

Examples of stock up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Right now, shoppers are stocking up on gorgeous dresses in spades for less than $50. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

With holiday gatherings, vacations and summer events in full swing, this is one of the retailer's biggest seasonal promotions, so be sure to stock up before popular sizes and styles sell out. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 June 2026

The uniquely American dip can be almost impossible to get outside the US, so tourists are stocking up — and testing TSA agents’ patience. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for stock up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup