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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
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The cooling properties of Buffy Breeze have also hooked me on a pillowcase hoarding habit.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Many Millennials and Gen Zers expressly blame the Boomers for that, accusing them of hoarding wealth, jobs, and power.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Talent hoarding always had a negative impact.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The cooling properties of Buffy Breeze have also hooked me on a pillowcase hoarding habit.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
People are hoarding plastic bags, and factories face packaging shortages.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Many Millennials and Gen Zers expressly blame the Boomers for that, accusing them of hoarding wealth, jobs, and power.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarding
Noun
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Economists at the New York Fed published their own analysis the same day, concluding that overall AI exposure shows little link to declining job postings—and the drop in postings for high-exposure roles actually predated ChatGPT entirely.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The posting involves 158 files — documents, photos and videos from NASA, the FBI, Defense Department, and State Department.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Dry the board completely with clean paper towels, or stand it upright to air dry fully before storing.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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This multipurpose dog water bottle also has compartments for storing treats and poop bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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The state’s political ethics watchdog is investigating the campaign of gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer and an influencer who boosted him online for potentially violating a state law on political advertisements.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The film exists partly as an advertisement for Firstman’s softer side.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Plus, there's a side pocket for stashing stuff on the go.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
6 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Doing so on interactive streaming services isn’t just a matter of marrying an ad with a specific show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Pershing started accumulating shares in February, after Microsoft’s stock fell about 10% the day after Q2 earnings, with a 1% lower-than-expected cloud growth alongside a surge in capital spending.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Ackman disclosed the investment in a lengthy post Friday ahead of his firm's quarterly 13F filing, saying Pershing Square began accumulating shares in February after Microsoft's stock declined following its fiscal second-quarter earnings report.—
Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Seven digital billboards featuring peace messages will appear across Los Angeles, from Sunset Strip to Hollywood Boulevard, as part of Yoko Ono’s exhibition opening May 23 at the Broad museum.—
Julius Miller
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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An attorney for the group, Alan Levine, said his photo also appeared on a billboard.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Thou shalt not leave the chat without a notification.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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Potential finalists will be notified via email and may be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Hoarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarding. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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