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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This handy spread is worth stocking up on because it can be used in several different—and easy—ways to perk up your usual weeknight dinners.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
But at the very least, Liu's beauty-loving fans want to make sure she's stocked up on her favorite lip color.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Feb. 2026
Amazon shoppers can now find Bath & Body Works products on the retail site, giving customers a new way to stock up on the brand’s popular scents and candles.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The decision sent Amazon and Wayfair's stock up 2%, while Etsy climbed 8%.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
But at the very least, Liu's beauty-loving fans want to make sure she's stocked up on her favorite lip color.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Feb. 2026
Amazon shoppers can now find Bath & Body Works products on the retail site, giving customers a new way to stock up on the brand’s popular scents and candles.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The decision sent Amazon and Wayfair's stock up 2%, while Etsy climbed 8%.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.
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