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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
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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a store of quarters in the glove compartment for the parking meters
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as in shop
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
go to the grocery store for orange juice and eggs
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as in loads
a considerable amount
we laid by a store of food for the party
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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
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as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
preferred homemade bread to store brands
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Recent Examples of store
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
However, Shannon Stover, a food safety educator at Michigan State University, warns that storing raw meat in plastic containers can pose a food safety risk.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Jan. 2026
Ivana Pino, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2022
Choose from a selection of popular and high-performing stocks, or let your recipient pick their own investment with a choose-your-own-adventure card. Give your recipient a host of options with a multi-store gift card.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
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Noun
What is happening with store prices for milk, butter and cheese?
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Directly underneath are two drawers large enough to store board games, puzzles, and books, and there’s a secondary shelf at the base that can house blankets and extra pillows.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
However, Shannon Stover, a food safety educator at Michigan State University, warns that storing raw meat in plastic containers can pose a food safety risk.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2022
Choose from a selection of popular and high-performing stocks, or let your recipient pick their own investment with a choose-your-own-adventure card. Give your recipient a host of options with a multi-store gift card.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
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These soils are low in nutrients, drain quickly but retain small reserves of moisture, and warm rapidly in sunlight before releasing heat at night.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, the island's rare-Earth reserves rank just below those of the United States.—
Peter Juul Tribune News Service,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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So, as mortgage rates drop, the mREIT’s stash turns into a lucrative collector’s edition.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 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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The system can also analyze images to identify items and shop for similar products within a set budget.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The latest round of Meta layoffs will likely release more talent into the market, and at least some of those people will start their own projects or go to indie shops.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The company has been generating revenue since shortly after its founding in 2017, hauling loads for customers like Walmart in trucks with human safety drivers at the wheel.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are loads of cool details hidden throughout the set, too, with refuelling pipes and a moving bridge that connects the tower to the Orion module.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, said in a statement after a Border Patrol agent shot and killed a 37-year-old man that Senate Democrats won't support keeping the government fully open while also funding DHS.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Once the snow starts falling, keep all outside vents clear of snow.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a Carkol, a minecart-like creature, and a Sableye hoarding some jewels, plus some Pokémon fossils for eagle-eyed explorers.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Until technological and media advances in the 2000s, teams like Miami or USC could hoard top local recruits.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
Patrick Frater,
Variety,
14 July 2022
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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
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This warming center also gives out free warm clothes and supplies to help people in need stay as comfortable as possible.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Correctional officers, healthcare workers, psychologists, maintenance staff, and investigative personnel are all in short supply.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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