hoarder

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Recent Examples of hoarder His house has become borderline hoarder for several years. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025 Plus, none other than Eartha Kitt has an absolutely film-stealing supporting role as local trash-hoarder, Old Lady Hackmore. Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 Mae was a hoarder and a severe hypochondriac, who, despite Christian Science’s stricture against traditional medicine, took barbiturates daily for anxiety. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 Inside, the place is as decrepit as Julian, every corner cluttered with canvases, papers and enough dusty ephemera to warm the heart of any hoarder. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hoarder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarder
Noun
  • And, as volatility persists across parts of the broader market and other economic concerns linger, many retirement savers are exploring assets that historically hold value during periods of uncertainty.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Last year, 6% of Vanguard retirement savers took hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, an all-time high.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The salt mine is also pack rat Hollywood’s basement.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Known to be pack rats, Allegheny woodrats will store large piles of food, called middens, in their dens.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Rather than just a simple miser, this movie portrays Scrooge as more of a ruthless businessman who believes he’s justified in his actions, making the character more relatable and redemptive.
    Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Dec. 2025

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“Hoarder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarder. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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