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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
Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, an offhand comment from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparked speculation that the government’s gold hoard would be marked to market, releasing a windfall of hundreds of billions of dollars.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The days of Alabama and Georgia hoarding all the top players for a dynasty appear to be done.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Berkshire is sitting on a record cash hoard of $344 billion.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, an offhand comment from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparked speculation that the government’s gold hoard would be marked to market, releasing a windfall of hundreds of billions of dollars.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Since 2013, the BOJ has been hoarding government bonds and stocks in unprecedented ways.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The days of Alabama and Georgia hoarding all the top players for a dynasty appear to be done.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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As Robbie's actions target stash houses run by the notorious Dark Hearts motorcycle gang, a deadly turf war erupts, escalating tensions in the city and drawing both law enforcement and criminal factions into a high-stakes battle over control, survival and justice.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Brandis pretends not to see the million-dollar stash in Maeve's possession and zips the bag back up, looking up as birds sing.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Mingo was placed on the reserve list before the regular season due to a knee injury.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The game’s financial reserves were exhausted when COVID-19 forced the 2020 and 2021 contests to be canceled.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The acting head of DOE’s environmental program was fired in early September, prompting speculation that the agency was trying to shift toward storing the waste by mixing it with a cement-like substance called grout, reported Science.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ice is often taken for granted today, but the ability to both store and keep frozen water signified immense influence and privilege in ancient cultures.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, 92% of the world’s supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and 82% of wind turbines came from one country—China.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Stellantis' supply leader, Marvin Washington, said the company is attempting to fix relationships with suppliers that had previously been strained by an abrupt volume cut in 2024.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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When exposure occurs through food or drinking water, cesium-137 can accumulate in the body and increase the risk of cancer due to its DNA-damaging properties.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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When nesting under your porch or deck or in a crawlspace, chimney, or attic, raccoon waste will accumulate and cause odors.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mark Collins, who was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, said Canadians have long treasured their friendship with the United States and the fact that the US-Canada border is the longest undefended border on the planet.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Burks treasures the memories of that trip.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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