as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
an emergency stockpile of potable water and canned goods in the cellar
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
we should be able to stockpile enough vaccine for the upcoming flu season
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Recent Examples of stockpile
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
This represents the largest-ever release of emergency stockpiles.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Buying in bulk is another idea, but Schipper doesn't want people to worry about stockpiling goods right now.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Countries around the world are trying to make up for that, and the International Energy Agency said Wednesday that its members would release a record amount of oil, 400 million barrels, from stockpiles built for such emergencies.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
This represents the largest-ever release of emergency stockpiles.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trump said Iran had stockpiled missiles and launchers to attack the region.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Buying in bulk is another idea, but Schipper doesn't want people to worry about stockpiling goods right now.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpile
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When Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, the company held an enormous stash of cash.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Long Beach Police Department gang detectives found 30 guns and a large stash of ammunition following the arrest of a 74-year-old suspect allegedly connected to a 2024 car-to-car shooting.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But Sorgenfrei said the cost and efficiency of storing a backup bike in the Peninsula won't be feasible.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The total face value of the hoard is 4,070 rubles in gold, which translates to approximately $250,000 USD today.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Affleck has also made and released multiple movies in collaboration with Netflix, most recently The Rip, a thriller starring Affleck and Damon as Miami narcotics officers who find a secret hoard of drug money.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jacob has one year and 59 days of MLB service time accumulated between his six stints with the Padres over the past three seasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The career milestones will accumulate.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpile. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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