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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the new study adds to the general stock of knowledge about genetic disorders
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the bride comes from good stock
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
don't put any stock in her promises—she'll just tell you what she thinks you want to hear
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family is of mixed northern European stock
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as in idiot
a stupid person
just sat there like a stock, staring at me blankly whenever I asked him a question
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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the conversation became interesting once we got beyond the stock niceties and observations about the weather
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as in to store
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Recent Examples of stock
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Even a press release from a former karaoke company with less than $2 million in quarterly revenue sent the stocks of logistics companies tumbling.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Try not to stock your kitchen or workspace with appealing snacks, for example.
—Emma Yasinski, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The mix of stocks tracked has changed over the years.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Even a press release from a former karaoke company with less than $2 million in quarterly revenue sent the stocks of logistics companies tumbling.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
That super-stock Dodge was, too.
—Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
Verb
Now’s the perfect time to stock your kitchen with gadgets and gizmos designed to make life easier.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Try not to stock your kitchen or workspace with appealing snacks, for example.
—Emma Yasinski, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
Noun
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That the Big Apple was owned by Mora and his wife, who was Black, provided a level of protection that activists found in rare supply.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Structural challenges—including constraints in yarn supply, port bottlenecks, rising labor costs and ongoing wage negotiations will require sustained and coordinated effort.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the courtroom will be parents and families from across the US who say their children were harmed — or even died — as a result of social media.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, D-San Francisco, said her bill, AB 1846, would allow judges to place a child with a family member at any point during the foster care process.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The coalition led by Abubakar and Obi may yet figure out a maneuver and policy outlook that commands Nigerians’ attention and confidence.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills, vote, discuss current issues, speak in public with confidence, contact public officials and volunteer in their communities to address issues of common concern.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All are of Native American ancestry and are adherents of Native American religious traditions, the lawsuit says.—
Katie Mulvaney,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Primus is how my ancestry began.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is roughly equivalent to a large conventional nuclear reactor which is capable of delivering reliable, around-the-clock power 24 hours a day.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Even though her black wedding gown unintentionally started a forever style trend for brides wanting something a little less conventional, Parker doesn't necessarily stand by her choice.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Before this week, water stored in snowpack was near record-minimum levels in Colorado and Utah, a critical portion of the Colorado River basin that serves approximately 40 million people.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stars use fusion to generate hundreds of times the energy stored even gravitationally.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi’s approval ratings are strikingly high, ranging from more than 50% to over 80% for people in their 20s in some polls, levels unseen in years and the envy of recent prime ministers.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Along with the car show there will be music, food and vendors selling items ranging from cars, car parts and accessories to key chains and helmets.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The best platforms offer detailed product specifications, high-resolution images of their inventory and comprehensive buyer protection policies.—
Kelly Ernst,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The deli is offering sales of up to 50% off of its inventory in an everything-must-go sale, though sandwiches are not included.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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