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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
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
These transients have brightnesses in between that of classical novas, triggered when a white dwarf hoards material from a companion star thus sparking a runaway nuclear explosion, and supernovas that mark the death of a massive star and the birth of a black hole or a neutron star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Katica Roy, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Taxes should be progressive, simple and fair, keeping money in the hands of those who create wealth, not those who hoard it.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
These sweet and savory recipe are a great way to use up your hoard—and keep you warm on a chilly snow day.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
These transients have brightnesses in between that of classical novas, triggered when a white dwarf hoards material from a companion star thus sparking a runaway nuclear explosion, and supernovas that mark the death of a massive star and the birth of a black hole or a neutron star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
In financial terms, corporate America is hoarding talent.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Taxes should be progressive, simple and fair, keeping money in the hands of those who create wealth, not those who hoard it.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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One of the residents, Gabriel Jimenez, had a stash of guns and ammunition in his room, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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This winter has delivered and so grooming was perfect, trees still held soft stashes and the entire mountain was open.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jakucionis, who was selected by the Heat with the 20th overall pick in last year’s draft, was part of a Heat bench that outscored the Nets’ reserves 54-34 on Thursday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The reserve formally reopened March 1, and is now fully accessible after one day of parking lot restriping closed the park road, upper parking lots and visitor center on March 4.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told reporters the depots were used to fuel Iran's war effort, including producing or storing propellant for ballistic missiles.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With more supply in the global markets, prices are likely to trend lower.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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This achievement is particularly important because drones operate under demanding conditions such as vibration, motion, limited power supply, and fluctuating communication signals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Allan’s face and body were bloated as if all the years of music (playing and knowledge) had accumulated in his skin, tissue, and organs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The official said the Yolo County District Attorney’s criminal investigation into Esparto, now in its eighth month is scrutinizing how Chee accumulated his wealth.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Seattle traded Wilson to the Denver Broncos in 2022 to accelerate its rebuild by clearing its finances and stockpiling draft assets.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Among the many things to treasure about living in North Texas are the beautiful parks and trails residents can visit throughout the year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Your commitment to artistry, truth and humanity is to be treasured and protected at all costs.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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