as in stored
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 hoarded
But the sports world hoarded the glory of Robey for only so long.
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Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Investors who hoarded cash last year and sat out of bonds missed out on sweet returns – but there is still time to capture some opportunities in 2026.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Court papers said Gerlach hoarded more than 100 sets of human remains in his home.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Even if someone were able to go in and forcibly clean out her apartment, it could just get hoarded again.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 7 Jan. 2026
Growth should not come at the cost of displacement, and prosperity should be shared, not hoarded.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
At issue is a lawsuit Missouri filed alleging that China hoarded personal protective equipment during the early months of the pandemic, harming the state and its residents.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
While billions of pennies remain in circulation, shortages are expected as coins are lost, removed from circulation by collectors or hoarded.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Participants also hoarded supplies, broke quarantine, and even intentionally tried to become superspreaders, a phenomenon later also seen during the pandemic.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Investors who hoarded cash last year and sat out of bonds missed out on sweet returns – but there is still time to capture some opportunities in 2026.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Court papers said Gerlach hoarded more than 100 sets of human remains in his home.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Even if someone were able to go in and forcibly clean out her apartment, it could just get hoarded again.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 7 Jan. 2026
Growth should not come at the cost of displacement, and prosperity should be shared, not hoarded.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
At issue is a lawsuit Missouri filed alleging that China hoarded personal protective equipment during the early months of the pandemic, harming the state and its residents.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
While billions of pennies remain in circulation, shortages are expected as coins are lost, removed from circulation by collectors or hoarded.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Participants also hoarded supplies, broke quarantine, and even intentionally tried to become superspreaders, a phenomenon later also seen during the pandemic.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarded
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This refers to info stored in a wireless device or tag that can be collected from a distance without contact.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Thankfully, they can be cleaned and preserved for a future project—but only if they're stored properly and with some care and consideration in mind.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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The guns were plastic-wrapped and stashed behind a false wall in a utility trailer.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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There wasn’t a backup catcher the Giants could have stashed away for the scenario, a better move to make in the offseason.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The department has accumulated roughly $500 million in total deficits since joining the Big Ten conference in 2014.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the awards circuit, Decoy has accumulated a string of cameos and merchandise moments.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Hoarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarded. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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