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
Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
That could drive up supply, which could balance out with demand once the stockpiles come back to normal.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,kamaron McNair,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Residents nationwide are stockpiling salt and batteries as heavy snow, dangerous ice, and subzero wind chills below minus 50 degrees threaten travel and power.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This week, the White House also launched a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile as part of its efforts to counter Chinese dominance over key metals and support domestic manufacturers during shortages and emergencies.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
That could drive up supply, which could balance out with demand once the stockpiles come back to normal.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The downside of stocking up Across the country, consumers are stockpiling groceries ahead of the extreme cold snap.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,kamaron McNair,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Residents nationwide are stockpiling salt and batteries as heavy snow, dangerous ice, and subzero wind chills below minus 50 degrees threaten travel and power.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpile
Noun
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So, as mortgage rates drop, the mREIT’s stash turns into a lucrative collector’s edition.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The steep slopes and technical tree runs on Grouse Mountain, along with mogul fields and off-piste powder stashes, create an environment where expert skiers can comfortably hone their skills in a high-performance setting.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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The bronze doors and concrete walls with remarkably few windows looked ancient, and the building more closely resembled a student dormitory awaiting demolition than an institution where precious cultural assets from around the world were collected and stored.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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For decades, this half-square-mile town wedged between Costco and Highway 1 has been hiding in plain sight — a warehouse district turned open-air art gallery, where murals climb concrete walls and sculptors work in spaces that once stored industrial equipment.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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This decision will inform the next steps for the hoard's future.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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These sweet and savory recipe are a great way to use up your hoard—and keep you warm on a chilly snow day.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Central bank buying remains a cornerstone, with emerging market institutions, particularly in the East, continuing to accumulate reserves.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across some of the most productive farmland in the United States, a nutrient called phosphorus has been accumulating in the soil for decades, at levels far beyond what crops actually require.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpile. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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