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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the new study adds to the general stock of knowledge about genetic disorders
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the bride comes from good stock
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
don't put any stock in her promises—she'll just tell you what she thinks you want to hear
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family is of mixed northern European stock
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as in idiot
a stupid person
just sat there like a stock, staring at me blankly whenever I asked him a question
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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the conversation became interesting once we got beyond the stock niceties and observations about the weather
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as in to store
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Recent Examples of stock
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The store also stocks the area’s largest selection of heritage lace, handmade slippers, pet gifts, and beyond.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Carolina’s room has suddenly become crowded with young, talented wide receivers the Panthers have invested draft stock to acquire.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
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Noun
Some 45 million items are processed annually at Evergreen’s donation centers, translating to around 1.8 sellable items stocked per month.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The store also stocks the area’s largest selection of heritage lace, handmade slippers, pet gifts, and beyond.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Europe will up defense spending regardless of Ukraine-Russia deal outcome, analysts say
European defense stocks fell Tuesday after the US pushed for talks between Ukraine and Russia, but analysts insisted any deal would drive the continent to increase defense spending regardless.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Carolina’s room has suddenly become crowded with young, talented wide receivers the Panthers have invested draft stock to acquire.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
That super-stock Dodge was, too.
—Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
Noun
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Traditionally, a 5- to 6-month supply is considered a balanced market between buyers and sellers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
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California is way, way, way behind on its overall housing supply.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Just days earlier, Katherine teased a big family milestone to come.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Howell did not play in the final preseason game, which could be viewed as a confidence in his ability to be the No. 2 quarterback.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Several of those players are now central figures in this AfroBasket campaign, carrying the lessons and confidence from that youth success into the senior ranks.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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American Bullies share common ancestry with pit bulls but are generally more laid back in temperament.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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This most recent edition provides players with several classes and ancestries built to allow for maximum control of character customization.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Where are millennials buying the most homes? Raleigh, North Carolina leads the nation in millennial homebuying, with 4.5% of Raleigh-Cary residents aged 25-44 purchasing homes with conventional mortgages in 2024, the highest share among all metro areas studied.—
Diana Leyva,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The nonprofit’s study on cotton—spanning organic, conventional, recycled and regenerative —is slated for this year’s last quarter.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The eatery scored 68. Stratos Bar & Grill, at 2907 W. Northwest Highway, failed after health inspectors observed violations including moldy utensils, food stored at unsafe temperatures and food without proper expiration date labels.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Also, many jurisdictions mandate that SDS be stored domestically.—
Ihor Hamal,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Las Vegas offers a variety of internet providers with plans ranging from $35 to $150 per month and speeds from 10 Mbps to 8 Gbps.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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In 2024 alone, these networks attracted more than $200 million in venture investment with applications ranging from decentralized AI training to electric vehicle charging grids.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Next, explore task-specific AI tools for marketing, inventory, or finance.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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What Is Happening in the US Housing Market? Home prices have skyrocketed all across the country since the pandemic, when a homebuying frenzy unleashed by low mortgage rates clashed with a chronic lack of inventory.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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