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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a hoard of empty yogurt containers in his basement workshop for storing whatnots
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as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
she couldn't find one pencil with an eraser in her entire hoard of pencil stubs
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
he's been hoarding empty yogurt containers all winter, with the intention of using them to start seedlings in the spring
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Recent Examples of hoard
Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Between 2020 and 2022, a hoard of Bronze Age artifacts including axes, spearheads, rings and a sword scabbard were discovered by metal detectorists in Wales.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The ministry also urged businesses and individuals not to hoard or speculate on fuel.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
No buybacks, cash hoard dips slightly Buffett again refrained from buying back Berkshire shares despite ending Q4 along the flatline.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Between 2020 and 2022, a hoard of Bronze Age artifacts including axes, spearheads, rings and a sword scabbard were discovered by metal detectorists in Wales.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Political and media elites hoard status and wealth by keeping you in a perpetual fever of resentment and fury.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The ministry also urged businesses and individuals not to hoard or speculate on fuel.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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Kazarian also disputed the government’s claim that Sangha operated a stash house.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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But there’s no single way to arrange and style your stash.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the best reserve on Friday was a familiar face on the Cavaliers’ roster.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Gators now await NBA decisions from Condon, small forward Thomas Haugh and center Rueben Chinyelu, three juniors who formed one of the nation’s top frontcourts alongside with 7-foot-1 senior reserve Micah Handlogten.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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After years of sustained demand, the snack returned to store shelves in 2020.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained oil supplies, driving up transportation costs for a range of industries.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years on Tuesday, according to data from GasBuddy, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 73 career regular-season games with the Sirens and Ottawa Charge, Roese has accumulated 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists).—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Marisa Meltzer on 20 years of stockpiling products that feel, smell, and work better than their American counterparts and doling them out to the underserved masses (her friends and colleagues).—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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That could hit the market within a few weeks, and the company has stockpiled supply to be ready to meet demand.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prop designer Jennifer Wake adds visual authenticity with vintage items that feel truly treasured across generations.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Iowans despised slavery, treasured 'radical experiment' Thirteen Iowans died and 141 were wounded in the rout of the Union forces at Wilson's Creek.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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