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hoarding

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verb

present participle of hoard

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hoarding
Noun
The travelling supporters were perched behind the goal for a perfect view of the wonder strike, and Ballard made a beeline straight towards them, booting the advertising hoarding for good measure. Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 However, historical events, such as the 1979 Iranian crisis and 2003 Iraq War, demonstrate that even after production recovers, prices can continue to rise for extended periods due to market panic, hoarding, and sustained tightness. Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
Retirement savers are hoarding cash Retirement savers also reported keeping a sizeable share of their savings in cash, a choice that bespeaks mistrust in financial markets. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026 The four-floor flagship is currently under restoration, with the building wrapped in hoarding featuring Burberry’s signature trench. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoarding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarding
Noun
  • Degree requirements in those roles have already dropped from roughly two-thirds of postings to under 60% in just a few years, as employers focus more on capabilities than credentials.
    Russell Sarder, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ghost posting has become an extension of that, helping decrease the feelings of insecurity or stress than can come with posting online.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Oaks support a wide range of organisms, anchoring entire ecosystems, and also serve the vital task of storing carbon on a warming planet.
    Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Prevent cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards and storing raw meat, poultry, and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • James posted a 14-second video on social media platform X that appeared to be an advertisement for Polymarket.
    Lillian Rizzo,Jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • With Ohtani on the marquee, the franchise transformed Dodger Stadium into a money machine covered in Japanese advertisements and mobbed each afternoon by tour groups.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That role is worth stashing before the hierarchy becomes obvious.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Its two large outer patch pockets are useful for stashing items on the go, while its large internal zipped pocket could safely store a laptop.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Jonathan Tucker as a fledgling FBI profiler, Mark McKinney as the local chief of police, Joe Cobden as the radio station’s head of ad sales and Fred Ewanuick as Tony’s weary brother are other standouts.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Two ads promoting Converse’s global Chuck 70 X campaign came under fire.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Families where unspoken tensions about roles, fairness and legacy had been accumulating for years.
    Joy Nissen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Multiple inches of snow fell north of Atlanta at the beginning of 2026, accumulating to nearly 4 inches in some areas including around Lake Lanier.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Goff — who is well known in the state for highway billboards and TV ads often featuring celebrities — is seeking $350,000 through a prejudgment remedy.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The billboards made Angelyne famous for being famous when that phrase was still an insult.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • State law requires parents and guardians of students at schools near certain crematorium projects to receive notification about the potential for toxic air contaminants.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In 2024, Sachs accepted this version of notification because students were not singled out for different treatment on the basis of their gender.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Hoarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarding. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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