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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Copyleaf High-waist Wide-leg Pants At under $20, these versatile travel pants are a true closet staple—one worth stocking up on in multiple shades, according to some shoppers.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
Take it from this candle connoisseur—Bath & Body Works’ annual Candle Day sale is the ideal time to stock up on stocking stuffers, white elephant gifts, and just-because gifts for yourself, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Expectations were high heading into the results, with the stock up 72% year to date.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Best Amazon Cyber Monday Toy Deals Amazon Cyber Monday is your chance to stock up on birthday and holiday gifts with deals from top brands like Lego, PicassoTiles, Fisher-Price, and more.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
Take it from this candle connoisseur—Bath & Body Works’ annual Candle Day sale is the ideal time to stock up on stocking stuffers, white elephant gifts, and just-because gifts for yourself, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Expectations were high heading into the results, with the stock up 72% year to date.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Best Amazon Cyber Monday Toy Deals Amazon Cyber Monday is your chance to stock up on birthday and holiday gifts with deals from top brands like Lego, PicassoTiles, Fisher-Price, and more.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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