Definition of hoardnext
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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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hoard

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verb

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Recent Examples of hoard
Noun
The identity of the hoard's owner has been lost to time, Tikkala said, though several theories exist about why the silver was buried. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 While one person was buried in the central chamber, the eastern room was almost empty and the western room contained a hoard of artifacts and the remains of some 20 people. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
The adventures of Addison’s titular shilling include being hoarded, offered as a bribe, and sent as an insulting accompaniment to a letter disinheriting a son. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 The film centers on a near-future in which wealth can buy biological youth, pitting an aging elite that hoards money and power against a younger generation locked out of both. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
  • On weekend nights, Combs would reportedly break into a secret stash of top-shelf liquor allegedly smuggled into the prison by guards and shared with a small circle of inmates.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, slip a small toothpaste, a tiny bottle of contact solution, and a mini moisturizer into your toiletry bag from your stash.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Those reserves can support longer missions and allow the spacecraft to collect more data.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Matt Stanley, head of market engagement at Kpler, highlighted Europe’s dilemma and the risks posed by dipping into emergency reserves in an uncertain geopolitical environment.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Amazon alleged that Muse stores customer credentials and scrapes account data, among other issues.
    — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • According to Meta, Muse cannot see passwords or payment methods stored there.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • By that point, family members of those on board had raised concerns about dwindling food supplies and low morale.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Over in the oil markets, concerns over supply disruptions slightly eased, after member states of the International Energy Agency agreed to help address rising fuel prices by prioritizing the release of diesel stocks.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, overtones accumulate and churn and a loose banner of guitar is draped across the song.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Because microorganisms in water turn regular mercury into methylmercury, a toxic chemical form that binds tightly to fish tissue, the heavy metal accumulates to higher levels in aquatic animals.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The moon’s name refers to the time of year when hunters track and kill prey to stockpile meat for winter.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Analysts at research firm Trivium and think tank ODI Global said the surge points to Beijing stockpiling to protect its economy against market vicissitudes, given the global scarcity of PGMs.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After a brief stint in the transfer portal in January, the former Hawklet stayed in Ann Arbor where his length (6-7, 310) and power in the run game are treasured.
    — PJ Green September 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • One aspect of Eloise’s personality that her parents and brother treasure the most is her connection with animals, from family pets to the deer and horses roaming on the ranch.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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