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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 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 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 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 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
Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
In 2022, Cigna bought back $7.2 billion of stock, and UnitedHealthcare bought back $5.7 billion.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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
Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
The firm initiated coverage of the cancer therapeutics stock with a buy rating on Wednesday, alongside a $73 per share price target.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Place 1 teaspoon each of chicken stock base and Worcestershire sauce in bottom of each onion cavity; set aside.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
In 2022, Cigna bought back $7.2 billion of stock, and UnitedHealthcare bought back $5.7 billion.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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
No other position in sports is both so exposed and so stocked with potential replacements.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
The firm initiated coverage of the cancer therapeutics stock with a buy rating on Wednesday, alongside a $73 per share price target.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
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Thank you for hosting and opening your home and family ❤️❤️❤️🥹🦃.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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The 49ers mourn the passing of Trent Williams' son and send him and his family all our love.Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
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This provides some confidence for utilities to outline their undergrounding plans and rate hike proposals to invite feedback from customers and stakeholders.Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The confidence Cignetti has in the program is also what the program has in Cignetti.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Owner Dave Daley will also give a talk on the local Métis culture; people who share both European and Indigenous ancestry.Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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This dual ancestry has spurred a unique pain for Bublikov and others of similar mixed origin as the conflict mounts overseas at an alarming pace, risking international expansion.Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
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If a local resident needed supplies after closing time, McGee was expected to open the store.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Despite the price spikes, Nelson and Metz advised consumers against hoarding a perishable product like eggs, emphasizing that shortages typically pass quickly as retailers replenish their supplies.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Take it from someone who’d rather feel my stomach growl than scarf down most conventional protein bars, these bars are a game-changer: nutritious, delicious, and exactly what a cyclist needs to keep pedaling.Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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In selecting Patel late Saturday over more conventional contenders, the incoming Republican president is again testing his ability to get the Senate to bend to his will by confirming some of his more provocative nominees.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Outside of snacking, Stasher bags also make a leakproof toiletry bag in a pinch and can even be used to safely store jewelry, medications, and other tiny travel essentials.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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But beyond extending these ingredients’ shelf life, canning also transforms them, even boosting the flavor the longer its stored.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Overnight lows will range from low 70s to high 60s.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In comparison to the U.S. or Europe, where hair transplants can range from $8,000 to $20,000, hair transplant Turkey Istanbul offers the same procedures for as low as $1,500 to $3,500.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Everyone in the house was speaking, secretly, of course, that Onassis every night was visiting Maria.Liz McNeil, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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If there’s a budding DJ in the house, this DJ Mixer Jam Electronic Turntable from Macy’s collab with Toys ‘R Us is now 70% off.Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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