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as in storing
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 hoarding
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Talent hoarding always had a negative impact.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
New York Times, 16 May 2026
Time off hoarding and snitching ensued.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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Noun
But swept up in the moment, and with the majority of a 37,000-strong crowd going wild, Clarke kicked a pitchside advertising hoarding in celebration… and broke a toe.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Talent hoarding always had a negative impact.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Any profits made, GAESA keeps, hoarding money away from Cuba's central bank and funneling it back to the military ruling class.
—New York Times, 16 May 2026
Time off hoarding and snitching ensued.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarding
Noun
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The decline doesn’t look like noise because job postings in two key industries have been picking up at the same time, according to employment website Indeed.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Any job postings on our website, specific to PCF, are designed to gauge interest in these roles and to build a potential applicant pool, should the facility become operational at some point in the future.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Sometimes the astronauts had to resort to their backup system, which is essentially storing stuff in tubes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The vote sets the stage for a grueling summer of campaigns and advertisements over whether voters should insert partisan politics into the judiciary.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Commissioners also want to restrict the type of advertisements on the robots and floated the idea of no advertisements at all, an ask the company behind the robots does not seem keen on.—
Michelle Marchante
June 3,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The purse features a large main compartment that’s lined with RFID protection and a hidden back pocket perfect for stashing small items, like cash and jewelry.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Below, shop more of my East Coast summer style essentials, including a beach tote bag for stashing your Kindle and snacks for a day by the ocean, and a trendy two-piece set that’s ideal for staycations and weekend getaways alike.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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To make matters worse, cybercriminals are using fake FIFA sites, bogus ticket offers and phony job ads to scam viewers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The hard part for retirees—accumulating the savings—has already been accomplished.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Old and Unused Hairbrushes Got an old hairbrush that's either accumulating dust from not being utilized or one that has been brushed through your hair about a million times?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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The group canceled an $11,375 mobile billboard and is seeking a pre-enforcement declaration that the ads constitute protected First Amendment speech.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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And after Serena Williams gave birth to the couple's first child, Alexis Ohanian celebrated the occasion by renting four billboards in her honor.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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In its statement, the agency alleged that San Francisco Unified advised its teachers that neither parental permission nor notification were required to teach or discuss the topics.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Apple Watches can already monitor blood pressure to an extent with hypertension notifications, but this process happens entirely in the background.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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“Hoarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarding. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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