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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During winter storms, NWS advises staying inside, stocking up on food and water, and charging essential devices in case of power outages.
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Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Now’s the perfect time to stock up on on-trend luxury furniture and decor at Anthropologie.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2025
This week, your shopping strategy should involve stocking up on everyday essentials.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
Hoka Women’s Mach 6 Running Shoes The Mach 6 Running Shoes might just make a repeat customer out of you—and there’s never been a better time to stock up, now that select colors are on sale.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Now’s the perfect time to stock up on on-trend luxury furniture and decor at Anthropologie.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2025
This week, your shopping strategy should involve stocking up on everyday essentials.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
Hoka Women’s Mach 6 Running Shoes The Mach 6 Running Shoes might just make a repeat customer out of you—and there’s never been a better time to stock up, now that select colors are on sale.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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