stock up
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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That might reflect traders hedging bullish bets via spreads, with the stock up 650% the past year but in the midst of a 11% pullback the past month.
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Oliver Renick, CNBC, 4 June 2026
As temperatures rise and summer kicks into full gear, now's the time to stock up on some cool, refreshing frozen treats.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
And that’s a hopeful timeline, given the hurdles of demining, returning confidence to captains and insurers, and bringing in a legion of empty tankers to stock up — and the risk that one errant drone could reset the whole process to square one.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Kirkland Signature Refrigerated Organic Coconut Water Located in the refrigerated section, Costco's Kirkland Signature Refrigerated Organic Coconut Water is beloved by shoppers for its light, clean taste and is often stocked up on for hydration, smoothies, and post-workout recovery.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Oliver Renick, CNBC, 4 June 2026
As temperatures rise and summer kicks into full gear, now's the time to stock up on some cool, refreshing frozen treats.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
And that’s a hopeful timeline, given the hurdles of demining, returning confidence to captains and insurers, and bringing in a legion of empty tankers to stock up — and the risk that one errant drone could reset the whole process to square one.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Kirkland Signature Refrigerated Organic Coconut Water Located in the refrigerated section, Costco's Kirkland Signature Refrigerated Organic Coconut Water is beloved by shoppers for its light, clean taste and is often stocked up on for hydration, smoothies, and post-workout recovery.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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