1
as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
her husband has a store of old magazines that he has been collecting for years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a store of quarters in the glove compartment for the parking meters
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in shop
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
go to the grocery store for orange juice and eggs
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in loads
a considerable amount
we laid by a store of food for the party
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirrels commonly store nuts in the hollows of trees and other places to prepare for the winter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
preferred homemade bread to store brands
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of store
Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Each of the world’s two largest economies agreed to take down temporarily most of its tariffs against the other, which economists had warned could start a recession and create shortages on U.S. store shelves.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
The first box also includes a little binder where your giftee can store their recipe cards.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 11 May 2025
CBS News, 14 Apr. 2022
Bose began selling direct-to-consumer hearing aids for $849 a pair via its website and a limited number of other non-store channels last year.
—Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022
See All Example Sentences for store
Noun
Wong and Emma planted a Chinese persimmon tree and sold sugar, bread and salted pork at their store in Stoneville, Mississippi.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Each of the world’s two largest economies agreed to take down temporarily most of its tariffs against the other, which economists had warned could start a recession and create shortages on U.S. store shelves.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Verb
This practice helps protect your privacy by ensuring that confidential information isn't stored indefinitely on your device or in the cloud, where it could potentially be accessed by unauthorized parties.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
The first box also includes a little binder where your giftee can store their recipe cards.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 11 May 2025
Adjective
Motor vehicle sales were down 1.9%, and volatile non-store retail sales, or online sales, fell sharply at 6.4%.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2022
Bose began selling direct-to-consumer hearing aids for $849 a pair via its website and a limited number of other non-store channels last year.
—Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022
See All Example Sentences for store
Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
Noun
-
This volume ranks as the highest outside of Covid (2019/20) and the period (2012/13-2015/16) when the Chinese reserve system was holding an exceptional amount of cotton.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
-
The Dutchman claimed Valdes refused to play in a reserve game.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
The star's jewelry stash is bedazzled with so much more than anklets though.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
-
The Chinese appear to be disgorging themselves of their vast stash of treasuries.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The four ordinary men who are trapped in the shop with the Doctor just exposit their backstories and then fade completely into the background.—
Ryan Woodrow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
-
His leadership comes at a time when North Kansas City has caught the eyes of the Kansas City Royals, and an influx of small business owners are choosing to open up shop in the area instead of downtown or in other parts of the metro.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
Verb
-
Read more from The Hill’s Brett Samuels. — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
10 May 2025
-
Pet Mode: Creates a consistent indoor temperature to keep pets comfortable when the space is unoccupied.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Verb
-
Rather than simply hoarding assets for their children, many are embracing a more unexpected plan.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Numerous other photos depict a home in disarray with various items and belongings strewn about in what appears to resemble hoarding conditions.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
Patrick Frater,
Variety,
14 July 2022
-
Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2022
Noun
-
The drinks are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
-
Footwear, apparel and textile producers jumped into action during the Covid-19 pandemic to churn out life-saving personal protective equipment when masks and gowns were in limited supply.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
Verb
-
Evidence is also accumulating that the microplastic bits now found everywhere in our environment – from Antarctica to the Amazon – are invading our bodies and have been implicated in everything from heart disease to infertility.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
-
Over time, lint and debris accumulate in the hose, blocking airflow and, worse, becoming a fire hazard, so cleaning the vent out regularly is essential.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share