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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
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Each rendezvous, complete with soap opera–worthy drama—hoarding, cheeky teasing, Alex Honnold–worthy climbing, slow-mo acrobatics, and aggression that made gathered onlookers gasp—further cemented our similarities as species.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
People in India are hoarding cooking gas.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The rescue involved removing animals from a hoarding case, with mothers and their kittens prioritized first to ensure their safety.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Each rendezvous, complete with soap opera–worthy drama—hoarding, cheeky teasing, Alex Honnold–worthy climbing, slow-mo acrobatics, and aggression that made gathered onlookers gasp—further cemented our similarities as species.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Of course, hoarding cash while waiting for rock-bottom prices before entering the market can also be risky, experts say.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
People in India are hoarding cooking gas.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoarding
Noun
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The share of tech job postings open to people with two to four years’ experience dropped to 40% in mid-2025 from 46% in mid-2022, according to data from jobs website Indeed.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Internship postings fell at a similar rate.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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East Side Storage would pay the costs associated with building and storing that energy.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Be wary of storing coffee in transparent containers as light can also lead to oxidation.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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San Diego had the most open advertisements, with 1,727.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Commercial news bulletins are generally shorter than news bulletins on public or community stations and can also feature advertisements and jingles.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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The timeless silhouette is well-suited to city strolls and coastal getaways alike, with handy side pockets for stashing your phone and small travel essentials.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those with Pagán rostered may benefit from stashing Tony Santillan, just in case.—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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The page also suggests rebuttals to a Steyer ad attacking Becerra.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The case was dismissed after Sinbad failed to meet the court’s repayment plan requirements, allowing his tax debts to continue accumulating.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Use a drain catcher to stop hair and debris from accumulating.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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There were massive searches, billboards, hotlines, rewards and television appearances.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Charlize climbed a billboard in Times Square to promote it.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several states have enacted similar measures in recent years regarding parental notification and consent.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Cass County Emergency Services Board, National Weather Service and Everbridge are investigating the cause of the misleading notifications.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Hoarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoarding. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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