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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
Tom Winter, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
These funds track the price of gold and can be bought and sold through a brokerage account, just like stocks.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Below, find my favorite options to help stock your sock drawer ahead of summer.
—Christa Sgobba, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The company's stock price plunged in pre-market trading, down more than 25%.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
These funds track the price of gold and can be bought and sold through a brokerage account, just like stocks.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 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
The staff are actually sommeliers, and stock the in-suite cellars based on guests’ favorite blends.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Below, find my favorite options to help stock your sock drawer ahead of summer.
—Christa Sgobba, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
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Tehran has been using its partial control of the Strait of Hormuz to negotiate safe-passage deals with several countries reliant on energy flows through the strategic waterway and continuing oil supplies to its major buyer, China.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Between 12 and 15 million barrels per day were removed from global markets — the largest oil supply shock on record.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Within months, her brother had sold the family home in Streamwood for around $160,000.—
Carol Thompson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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That game served as a fundraiser for the MacCallum family.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sombr commanded both the stage and the crowd with the confidence of an artist hungry for more.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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The cost of maintaining death row prisoners and a number of botched executions in recent years—lethal injections or gas administrations that take far too long to work, for example—have also undermined confidence.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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In January, a DNA profile was successfully developed and uploaded to a direct-to-consumer ancestry database while a genealogist assigned to the Riverside Cold Case Homicide Team was able to positively identify a potential match to a close relative in Alabama.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Leo’s ancestry includes four generations of Cubans on his mother’s side.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Jude’s subsequent movies have gone in a less conventional direction.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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However, the party piece is that the air trapped under the wing creates a high-pressure cushion effect with a lift-to-drag ratio beyond that of a conventional aircraft.—
David Szondy
April 13,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To protect your electronics and prevent damage, store them in a cool and dry environment.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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The new seats will also have a new pillow-top cushion and plenty of spots to store your in-flight goods, from a shoe cubby to an eyeglass holder.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the two years since, Tisza has completely eclipsed Hungary’s old institutional opposition—a fractured gamut ranging from the far right to the left.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eureka has a long history of boom-and-bust cycles — ranging from gold to lumber to marijuana — and some communities are still reeling from the fallout from those industries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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By offering a comprehensive suite of tools that manage everything from inventory and website design to global shipping logistics, Shopify allows founders to bypass the need for expensive web developers.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to the company, the layouts within the fulfillment center are optimized for high-SKU density, and are designed to enable rapid picking across deep garment inventories and high-volume footwear assortments.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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