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as in stashes
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a hoard of empty yogurt containers in his basement workshop for storing whatnots
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as in reserves
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
she couldn't find one pencil with an eraser in her entire hoard of pencil stubs
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as in stores
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 hoards
Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
McCarthy, in 2014, speculated there could be other hoards of coins out there.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2025
In that span, the de la Cruz Collection along with several other premier private hoards of art on public exhibit in Miami, helped to wholly redefine the city as a place far more substantial than just a sun’n’fun capital.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Plus, the brand has been spotted on hoards of celebrities, including Kate Middleton, Reese Witherspoon, and Meghan Markle.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The nest hoards of bearded vultures in southern Spain, where the species is extinct, were found to harbor such human artifacts as a crossbow bolt, a slingshot, a wooden lance, and a shoe with an approximate age of 675 years.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
There was Le Art Mal, wherein the Society spent months gathering hideous paintings and showcased them in a failing gallery, duping hoards of snobs into a fake opening, complete with bad cheese and red wine.
—Chuck Palahniuk, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
As hoards are often buried with other remains, archaeologists have dispatched teams to investigate.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Now, more than ever, social media serves as a critical entry point for hoards of new fans.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Nora Gilbert, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
These transients have brightnesses in between that of classical novas, triggered when a white dwarf hoards material from a companion star thus sparking a runaway nuclear explosion, and supernovas that mark the death of a massive star and the birth of a black hole or a neutron star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
McCarthy, in 2014, speculated there could be other hoards of coins out there.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2025
In that span, the de la Cruz Collection along with several other premier private hoards of art on public exhibit in Miami, helped to wholly redefine the city as a place far more substantial than just a sun’n’fun capital.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Plus, the brand has been spotted on hoards of celebrities, including Kate Middleton, Reese Witherspoon, and Meghan Markle.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The nest hoards of bearded vultures in southern Spain, where the species is extinct, were found to harbor such human artifacts as a crossbow bolt, a slingshot, a wooden lance, and a shoe with an approximate age of 675 years.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
There was Le Art Mal, wherein the Society spent months gathering hideous paintings and showcased them in a failing gallery, duping hoards of snobs into a fake opening, complete with bad cheese and red wine.
—Chuck Palahniuk, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
As hoards are often buried with other remains, archaeologists have dispatched teams to investigate.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Now, more than ever, social media serves as a critical entry point for hoards of new fans.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
In Pottersville, one man hoards all the financial profits and political power.
—Nora Gilbert, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoards
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The downhill portion also requires a varied level of ski skills, equipped to handle all types of conditions, from icy patches to powder stashes.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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The steep slopes and technical tree runs on Grouse Mountain, along with mogul fields and off-piste powder stashes, create an environment where expert skiers can comfortably hone their skills in a high-performance setting.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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But Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday played down growing worry about the economic impact on oil shipments from the Middle East, saying Japan has oil reserves at home that can last for several months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Incogni stores information needed for custom data removal on 2,000 more sites.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Papa Johns closing hundreds of locations It is not immediately known which stores the pizza chain intends to close or when the closures will take place.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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The White House has made no official spending ask of Congress but is reportedly weighing a multibillion-dollar emergency request to replenish munitions stockpiles.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes after months of concern in Washington about the pace of weapons manufacturing and the readiness of US military stockpiles, particularly as global tensions and active conflicts place growing demands on precision munitions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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The two teenagers had brought knives, plastic bags, and other supplies from Rachel’s home before driving to a remote area near the Pennsylvania border.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Investigators allege those payments were instead taken out of the mail stream, changed and then cashed remotely using mobile deposits tied to accounts in the Houston area.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its acidity helps cut through grime, dissolving dirt and breaking down grease and mineral deposits.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Hoards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoards. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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