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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
Gina Chua, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
In one corner, the U.S.’s OpenAI hoards cutting-edge models behind APIs and licensing.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 22 May 2025
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 June 2025
It's also smuggled and hoarded like, well, gold, so exactly how much there is remains an estimate that doesn't take into account the secret holdings of the powerful or the many jewelry collections of Indian women traditionally kept as a hedge against hard times.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
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Noun
But a core part of what many companies have done — hoard and apportion tech talent and time — may be in for a real shakeup, and soon.
—Gina Chua, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
In one corner, the U.S.’s OpenAI hoards cutting-edge models behind APIs and licensing.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 22 May 2025
Verb
Fans and a few of Drizzy’s peers had much to say as the 6 God faced hoarding accusations in the comments section of his post.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 June 2025
It's also smuggled and hoarded like, well, gold, so exactly how much there is remains an estimate that doesn't take into account the secret holdings of the powerful or the many jewelry collections of Indian women traditionally kept as a hedge against hard times.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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With a shot to get on the field early for the Titans, Dike is worth a stash in dynasty fantasy football.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Contemporary sources suggested that cannon fire struck a stash of gunpowder aboard the San José, triggering a massive explosion that caused the ship to sink, but more recent research points to the galleon splitting open.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The offensive line reserves primarily include guard-center Liam Eichenberg, guard-tackle Kion Smith, center Andrew Meyer, guard-tackle Jackson Carman, guard-tackle Larry Borom, guard Braeden Daniels and tackle Ryan Hayes.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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That represents 41% of annual expenditures, or just about five months of reserves, according to the memo.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Original price: $199.99 The Bay Isle Home Cerina Boho Natural Rattan Shoe Storage Cabinet features adjustable interior shelves for storing up to 12 pairs of shoes, as well as a convenient top drawer for small essentials, helping to keep your home tidy and chic.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Around four flies were also found in the establishment, and the salsa was stored at an unsafe temperature.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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Advertisement Cuomo has pledged to increase the housing supply, in part by identifying public land that could be redeveloped, and pass rent-stabilization laws.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
24 June 2025
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While the nation’s food supply faces all sorts of threats, from diseases to tariffs to climate change, we are now faced with what can happen when the food supply is attacked by hackers, and not by directly targeting stores’ systems.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Since founding his hugely successful e-commerce company Amazon in 1994, Jeff Bezos has accumulated a net worth that warrants his title as the third richest man on the planet.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Dryer vents tend to gradually accumulate hair, dust, and lint during normal operation.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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Iran could still have thousands of missiles in its arsenal Israel keeps information about its missile interceptor stockpiles tightly under wraps.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Sink Into a Hot Stone Bath For as long as anyone can remember, Bhutanese have treasured hot stone baths.—
JOE YOGERST,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Luca and Gerardo treasure their parents' heritage with joy and dedication.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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