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.
Examples of stock up in a Sentence
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And as my educator wife can attest, 99 Cents Only stores are invaluable for underpaid, overworked teachers looking to stock up on school supplies and classroom decorations.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Hours after the explosion in Damascus last week, many of Israel’s almost 10 million people went into a panic: hearing pundits in the media predict a massive retaliation by Iran, Israelis stocked up on food and rushed to ATM’s to draw cash from their accounts in case of all-out war.
—Dan Raviv and Yossi Melman, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Users that want to stick with the program for a little longer can order the three-bottle package to stock up properly.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Take your pick from 26 colors and patterns, or grab multiples to stock up for summer.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Needless to say, now is the perfect time to stock up on a fresh pair of kicks.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Ukrainian officials said the structural integrity of the dam itself was not in danger, but local authorities warned people to stock up on water in case of possible shortages.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
Spring is in the air, and Amazon shoppers are stocking up on closet staples for the season.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Start by stocking up on materials: Egyptian Magic (a natural healing balm favored by Garcia) or Vaseline to apply around the brow, a coffee stick, a spoolie, a Q-tip, and your tint of choice (Garcia recommends RefectoCil vegetable dye).
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Hours after the explosion in Damascus last week, many of Israel’s almost 10 million people went into a panic: hearing pundits in the media predict a massive retaliation by Iran, Israelis stocked up on food and rushed to ATM’s to draw cash from their accounts in case of all-out war.
—Dan Raviv and Yossi Melman, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Users that want to stick with the program for a little longer can order the three-bottle package to stock up properly.
—Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Take your pick from 26 colors and patterns, or grab multiples to stock up for summer.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Needless to say, now is the perfect time to stock up on a fresh pair of kicks.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Ukrainian officials said the structural integrity of the dam itself was not in danger, but local authorities warned people to stock up on water in case of possible shortages.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
Spring is in the air, and Amazon shoppers are stocking up on closet staples for the season.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Start by stocking up on materials: Egyptian Magic (a natural healing balm favored by Garcia) or Vaseline to apply around the brow, a coffee stick, a spoolie, a Q-tip, and your tint of choice (Garcia recommends RefectoCil vegetable dye).
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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