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stocked up; stocking up; stocks up

Definition of stock 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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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 27 Sep. 2022.

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