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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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
And because the top 10% of Americans own 87% of stocks, few people have directly benefited from soaring share prices.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
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
The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Currently, many independent pharmacies don’t stock the medication or have only small quantities for those with prescriptions.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
By Suvashree Ghosh and Melos Ambaye, Bloomberg Bitcoin advanced on Monday, with some advocates once again touting the digital asset as a potential inflation hedge, as trepidation over a prolonged war in Iran sent oil prices surging and stocks and bonds lower.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
And because the top 10% of Americans own 87% of stocks, few people have directly benefited from soaring share prices.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
Verb
In response, dealers are set to stock their lots this year with cheaper models and trims — and top off on used cars.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Currently, many independent pharmacies don’t stock the medication or have only small quantities for those with prescriptions.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
Noun
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With more supply in the global markets, prices are likely to trend lower.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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This achievement is particularly important because drones operate under demanding conditions such as vibration, motion, limited power supply, and fluctuating communication signals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who was shot and killed in the mass shooting that erupted at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally in February 2024, left the Jackson County courthouse in tears on Monday afternoon.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Your confidence is boosted by Love Goddess Venus sextiling powerful Pluto — and with Venus in your sign, that boost is even stronger.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your quick mind spots what to improve, and your confidence helps others get on board.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mullin has also leaned into his ancestry as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and supported positions important to tribal citizens, such as advocating for tribal sovereignty.—
Sean Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Multi-instrumentalist and dancer Saeid Shanbehzadeh, who traces his ancestry to Zanzibar, celebrates that heritage with his band, and specializes in the Iranian bagpipe and percussion.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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The key innovation in this motor lies in the use of amorphous steel, a material that differs from conventional electrical steels commonly used in motor cores.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Our goal is also always to bring together established and emerging voices, challenging the conventional formats.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told reporters the depots were used to fuel Iran's war effort, including producing or storing propellant for ballistic missiles.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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They were also ordered to pay fines ranging from about $6,300 to $34,000.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mid-tier and high-quality paddles, as well as bulk pickleball paddle sets, may range from $70-$155, with professional-tier paddles sometimes costing even more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the event of a tornado watch, the NWS recommends folks review and discuss emergency plans, take inventory of supplies and check their safe room.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lighthouse’s ultimate goal is to nurture talent and to bundle the advertising inventory in all of these shows to sell across digital ad networks.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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