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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The next 48 hours are a great time to stock up on some of the cult-favorite brand’s bestsellers.
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Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024
Shoppers who are looking to stock up can take $10 off $20 on hot dogs, buns, condiments and more from select retailers on Instacart.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
Hospitals have now had to stock up on the 10-mL vials that patients use at home.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 17 July 2024
Cooking tongs are a kitchen essential, and if you've been known to melt many a utensil, stocking up this Prime Day is a good idea.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024
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Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024
Shoppers who are looking to stock up can take $10 off $20 on hot dogs, buns, condiments and more from select retailers on Instacart.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
Hospitals have now had to stock up on the 10-mL vials that patients use at home.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 17 July 2024
Cooking tongs are a kitchen essential, and if you've been known to melt many a utensil, stocking up this Prime Day is a good idea.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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