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noun

Definition of hoardingnext
as in posting

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verb

present participle of hoard
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
Noun
Nestled between the Chinese multibrand retailer SND and the South Korean fashion brand Recto, both still in their hoarding phase, the Issey Miyake store spans about 4,100 square feet and is the brand’s largest in China. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Two people were injured in that fire, which officials said was difficult for the dozens of firefighters on scene to extinguish because of the hoarding conditions inside. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Verb
Furthermore, leaders like George Washington achieved greatness not by hoarding power, but by relinquishing it. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026 Some firms incentivize hoarding clients even as the end approaches. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoarding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarding
  1. posting
  2. storing
  3. advertisement
  4. stashing
  5. ad
  6. accumulating
  7. billboard
  8. notification
Noun
  • The postings are specifically for 2027 quantitative trader and quantitative research roles in New York and Philadelphia.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • While early- and mid-career professionals often rely on job postings, applications and recruiter outreach, those dynamics change significantly at the executive level.
    — Gabe Dymond, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of posting
Verb
  • New York is one of the few states in the country which require non-transplant tissue banks and those distributing, processing, storing or collecting human tissue to hold a license.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • Instead of repeatedly storing intermediate data in memory before sending it to the next processor, the system transmitted feature maps directly through the optical network.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of storing
Noun
  • People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
    — Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
  • In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
    — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of advertisement
Verb
  • Plus, the slash pockets add a utilitarian touch for sightseeing and are perfect for stashing small travel items.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • There’s a clear PVC pocket for stashing liquid items, and a separate toothbrush tab.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 30 June 2026
Definition of stashing
Noun
  • Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • Jackson has built perhaps the most versatile social media strategy so far, posting personal video pitches, highlighting an ad campaign, and going on national TV.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Definition of ad
Verb
  • Some may continue using the drug, delay or forgo treatments proven to be effective, or remain convinced that the drug is helpful despite accumulating evidence to the contrary.
    — Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Carried across and buried again, accumulating the same debt under a different name.
    — Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of accumulating
Noun
  • Officials, still working on guidance that will allow third parties to host the accounts, are also eyeing ways to increase enrollment, including partnering with brands, erecting billboards, and collaborating with medical facilities.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
  • Others carried banners, while billboards across the city bore Khamenei’s image.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of billboard
Noun
  • The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
  • The name of the operator was not released at this time so that notifications could be made.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of notification

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