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
Jessi Jezewska Stevens, The Dial, 24 Apr. 2025
After the first Gulf war, in which the United States defeated the sixth-largest army in six days with very few casualties, analysts assumed that future wars would likely be short and would not require massive stockpiles of basic munitions and materiel.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Some experts have suggested American consumers stockpile goods to mitigate against potential price increases that will likely arise from President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Partly inspired by efforts in Germany and Norway, in March of this year, the European Union issued official statements urging residents to keep an emergency stockpile containing 72 hours’ worth of supplies on hand at all times.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, The Dial, 24 Apr. 2025
After the first Gulf war, in which the United States defeated the sixth-largest army in six days with very few casualties, analysts assumed that future wars would likely be short and would not require massive stockpiles of basic munitions and materiel.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Although Apple reportedly stockpiled phones to sell in the US market, that supply will likely dwindle fast as customers move to purchase phones before prices spike.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Some experts have suggested American consumers stockpile goods to mitigate against potential price increases that will likely arise from President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpile
Noun
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The owner testified that the robbers bound him with zip-ties, taking both the cash and a stash of pot.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Their mini adventures take them from the locker rooms to the theater department’s costume stash.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Iran's Defense Ministry denied the claims, insisting no sensitive materials were stored there.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Originally used to store claymore mines and their accessories, the bag had been repurposed by McLean to carry supplies to men in the field.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The classic Super Shotgun feels incredible to use in tandem with the shield, blasting your way through droves of lesser demons before lobbing the shield to make the hoards explode in bursts of blood.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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The hoard includes Iron Age metalwork that was made up of a variety of unique objects, including components of wagons or chariots, including 28 iron tires.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Water and Power accumulated the most overtime pay: $426 million.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Since 2020, content creator Remi Bader had accumulated millions of TikTok followers by offering her opinions on the fits of popular clothing brands as a plus-size woman.—
Jess Rauchberg,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpile. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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