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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Beat the shopping rush and stock up on iRobot Roombas, Yankee Candle large jar candles, Nespresso coffee makers, and more popular products.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Kirkland Grass-Fed Butter If stocking up on Kerrygold feels cost prohibitive, consider adding Kirkland’s Grass-Fed Butter to your cart.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
This is a great time to stock up on fall essentials from popular brands, including this Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on, Vionic Uptown Loafers, Apple AirTags, and the Vera Bradley Miramar Weekender Bag.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Halloween is just over a month away, and Kentucky retailers are already stocked up on candy.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Kirkland Grass-Fed Butter If stocking up on Kerrygold feels cost prohibitive, consider adding Kirkland’s Grass-Fed Butter to your cart.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
This is a great time to stock up on fall essentials from popular brands, including this Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on, Vionic Uptown Loafers, Apple AirTags, and the Vera Bradley Miramar Weekender Bag.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Halloween is just over a month away, and Kentucky retailers are already stocked up on candy.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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