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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She’s stocked up and is hoping more wins are in store for the Wildcats, who are tied for the DVC lead with Naperville Central (17-12, 9-3) with three games remaining.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Israeli security officials have previously said that tunnels between Egypt and Gaza have allowed Hamas to stock up on weaponry and other supplies.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Business Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet
May 13, 2025
In response, shoppers across the state have stocked up on reusuable grocery bags, made of canvas or cloth.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Dollar General Corp—stock up 34% Discount stores do well when consumers are worried.
—Christian Stadler, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Israeli security officials have previously said that tunnels between Egypt and Gaza have allowed Hamas to stock up on weaponry and other supplies.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Business Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet
May 13, 2025
In response, shoppers across the state have stocked up on reusuable grocery bags, made of canvas or cloth.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Dollar General Corp—stock up 34% Discount stores do well when consumers are worried.
—Christian Stadler, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stock up
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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