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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
Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Sweeney gets a lot of attention for the provocative messaging behind her work and public presence — her campaign for jeans-maker American Eagle caused the stock to spike — but the formation of Honey Trap is an acknowledgment that there is ambition and substance behind the hyphenate.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 June 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
Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Any retailers that accept SNAP benefits from their customers will have to stock a wider variety of food, some of it perishable.
—Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Customers can purchase the stock using the stablecoins USDC or USDT, or with a handful of other digital currencies, including Binance’s own BNB.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Sweeney gets a lot of attention for the provocative messaging behind her work and public presence — her campaign for jeans-maker American Eagle caused the stock to spike — but the formation of Honey Trap is an acknowledgment that there is ambition and substance behind the hyphenate.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 June 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
Higher yields could give the consumer staples stock some relief, as shares are down about 40% off their 52-week highs.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Any retailers that accept SNAP benefits from their customers will have to stock a wider variety of food, some of it perishable.
—Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
Noun
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Russia has targeted Ukraine‘s power supplies and infrastructure while Ukraine has stepped up attacks on oil facilities inside Russia this year, sometimes resulting in casualties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Bottled water was never in short supply during my stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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For families The Sagamore excels at entertaining every member of a family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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According to a family statement shared with the Associated Press, Bryson died on Tuesday after suffering from a stroke.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The service ethos is more discreet deference than chatty confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sam Levinson’s trust in me and belief in me instilled an immense amount of confidence into me.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Along with the obvious reasons—the rich culture, history, and culinary heritage—Realtor reports that Americans with Italian ancestry who can trace their ancestry back no more than two generations can also apply for citizenship, which facilitates long-term residency in the country.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Many trace their ancestry to countries that France colonized.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Tucked into the misty highlands of Santa Cruz Island, far from the bustle of Puerto Ayora’s waterfront, Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton feels less like a conventional Galápagos hotel and more like a secluded jungle retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The biggest of these is that trades of blockchain-base stocks can settle almost instantly, versus a conventional process that relies on Wall Street intermediaries that require a day or more to finalize a transaction.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Engineers had to come up with their own substitutes for some of the basic tools that other developers use to store code, launch websites, and set up servers.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Then the samples sat in an incubator for over 1,000 days, as the researchers focused on their other experiments into how microbes process and store carbon in soil.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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The group is also continuing to source financial donations, expecting legal costs to potentially range from $50,000 to $100,000 over time.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Custom upholstery options range from sunny stripe hemp blend to recycled velvet with contrasting trim for extra pizzazz.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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The inventory includes everything from miniature robes and special toiletries to a tent where the kiddos can sleep with toys to keep them entertained.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Equipped with dual robotic arms, the robot can autonomously perform tasks such as material handling, shelf picking, inventory replenishment, and internal transportation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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