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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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Considering a single cut of USDA Choice red meat can often cost $10 to $15 on its own at traditional grocery stores, many shoppers see the Grill Master Collection as an easy way to stock up for summer barbecues without breaking the bank.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
If a button-down shirt is part of your year-round wardrobe, be sure to stock up on a couple of linen options for the summer.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Below are the seven winners worth stocking up on.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Considering a single cut of USDA Choice red meat can often cost $10 to $15 on its own at traditional grocery stores, many shoppers see the Grill Master Collection as an easy way to stock up for summer barbecues without breaking the bank.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
If a button-down shirt is part of your year-round wardrobe, be sure to stock up on a couple of linen options for the summer.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Below are the seven winners worth stocking up on.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 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 19 Jun. 2026.
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