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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
Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Averaging over one million views on each of her vlogs, Hague’s content represents something that hoards of young people have deemed aspirational.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
The home was hoarded, covered in refuse and infested with insects.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Now, more than ever, social media serves as a critical entry point for hoards of new fans.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Averaging over one million views on each of her vlogs, Hague’s content represents something that hoards of young people have deemed aspirational.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The marketing professor provided a different playbook for your money instead of hoarding it in hopes of becoming a billionaire.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
The home was hoarded, covered in refuse and infested with insects.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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Time to grab your candy stash, snuggle under a blanket and settle in for a Netflix movie marathon, because spooky season is here.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Poking around in Krabs’ stash of seafaring collectibles, SpongeBob and Patrick inadvertently summon the Flying Dutchman, who promises to help SpongeBob complete his swashbuckling checklist.—
Justin Lowe,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Connecticut lawmakers are considering covering the cost temporarily with state budget reserves.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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The reserve is dedicated to reforesting native flora and preserving vital wildlife corridors.—
Lily Bunker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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This oversized bag is roomy enough to store your laptop, book, water bottle, and wallet.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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After the collapse of domestic box office in October, Aron needs to convince investors AMC can leverage a steadier supply of Hollywood tentpole releases to get film lovers back in the habit of going to the multiplex in pre-pandemic numbers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Book Now Como Parrot Cay is part of Comoclub, a loyalty program that allows travelers to accumulate credits to use toward future stays.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Institutional investors like pension funds began accumulating significant amounts of shares in the 1990s and started voting to separate CEOs from board chairs.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Apatow stockpiled photographs, scripts and press clips to document his career as a producer, screenwriter, director and stand-up.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kicking off the reception in sneakers together is a memory l’ll always treasure.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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