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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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If storing at room temperature, choose a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight for the best results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Plus, the side pockets are great for storing small items.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Noun
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His company, Onboard Media, produced TV advertisements, magazines and port marketing for cruise lines.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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The El Guapo is an advertisement for innovation.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Plus, the classic five-pocket design adds functionality for stashing small travel essentials, and the wide, airy design of the legs provides plenty of airflow during hot days.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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There’s also an exterior zipped pocket for stashing small items.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Noun
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One Burger King ad shows Grogu (also known as Baby Yoda) and his adoptive father, the Mandalorian, walking into a cantina, where a Burger King employee is showing off a tray of food.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The ad, which cost $221,000 according to filings, may have been a back-door effort to drum up GOP support, betting that getting Pratt into the next round with Bass could give her an easier path to victory in the general election.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The constitution was out of balance, and the executive—at this time still the King—was accumulating powers and patronage at the expense of Parliament.—
Danielle Allen,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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The ability to learn and adjust constantly can carry more weight than the historical value of simply accumulating knowledge.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Noun
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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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Modern summer exists under the shadow of notifications.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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There is no Zillow notification, no open house, and often no sign in the yard.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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“Hoarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarding. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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