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noun

ˈhȯrd How to pronounce hoard (audio)
Definition of hoardnext
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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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2
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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verb

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
Noun
Abel opens the wallet Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Buffett at the start of the year, appears determined to put the record cash hoard amassed by Warren Buffett to work on buybacks and stock purchases. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Efforts to shine a light on and restore the more than 100,000 as-yet-unclaimed artifacts from this hoard have been on the uptick. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
The belief that there is only enough for one turns an influential person into someone who hoards, hides and takes credit. — Fernando Bc, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Though biological weapons are banned by international law, a handful of countries, including Russia, Syria, and North Korea, have developed and hoarded contagious pathogens. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
  1. stash
  2. reserve
  3. store
  4. supply
  5. accumulate
  6. stockpile
  7. treasure
Noun
  • That’s worth a stash even with the threat of Ja’Kobi Lane (below) looming.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Kids had their stash of Beanie Babies, while moms had their vintage plate collections displayed in a china cabinet or on their walls.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stash
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  • Many higher-income countries, though challenged by the disruption, have cushioned the blow by tapping strategic reserves or using their financial and political clout to secure emergency supplies.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, the country holds the world’s fourth-largest iron ore reserves.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of reserve
Verb
  • The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Their discovery drew immediate scrutiny of the owners of the funeral home, who previously operated a south suburban crematory that was shut down in March 2025 after the remains of more than 100 bodies were found improperly stored there.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of store
Noun
  • The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of the center’s ribbon-cutting, CEO and President Kara Waddell painted a picture of a student-parent showing up for their first day of school while carrying their school supplies and their child.
    — Lina Ruiz September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of supply
Verb
  • Hassouna and co-editor Denis LePaven pace the chronological patchwork of footage less as a story with a predestined shape, and more as shifting tiles of accumulating losses that the audience can traverse without being too overwhelmed.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The forces of destruction accumulated through the Second World War.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of accumulate
Verb
  • Canada recently announced its own critical minerals stockpiling regime for defense purposes.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The school is also upgrading its shelter, preparing for winter blackouts and stockpiling firewood.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stockpile
Verb
  • 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
  • But sometimes, that’s the type of unassuming restaurant treasured most by loyal customers.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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