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.
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Be sure to stop by the concession stand and stock up on liquids before sitting down to watch Rupert Wyatt’s anachronistic swords-and-sandals epic set, as the opening graphics inform us, 1,500 years ago in Arabia.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Even better, there are plenty of great deals to stock up on gear without breaking the bank.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Now is the time to stock up on favorites that are both functional and stylish for outdoor use.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Many of his customers took last week's warmth as a sign to start stocking up, but may not have heeded the warning.
—Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Even better, there are plenty of great deals to stock up on gear without breaking the bank.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Now is the time to stock up on favorites that are both functional and stylish for outdoor use.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Many of his customers took last week's warmth as a sign to start stocking up, but may not have heeded the warning.
—Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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 28 Apr. 2026.
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