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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Make sure to stock up on s'mores supplies, popcorn, and other snack mixes.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Watch parties planned Tickets or not, Knicks fans stocked up on finals gear Tuesday, including Cynthia Moten, who is in her 90s.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
At just $35, feel free to stock up.
—Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Dispose of Expired Medications Appropriately Many people stock up on over-the-counter medications to prepare for allergies or cold and flu season.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 May 2026
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Watch parties planned Tickets or not, Knicks fans stocked up on finals gear Tuesday, including Cynthia Moten, who is in her 90s.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
At just $35, feel free to stock up.
—Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Dispose of Expired Medications Appropriately Many people stock up on over-the-counter medications to prepare for allergies or cold and flu season.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 May 2026
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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