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
Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
But the stockpiles are running out, and Western countries could reach operational minimums by early May, JPMorgan said.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But clouds have also gathered, as the Iran war drains stockpiles of advanced air defense missiles that Ukraine needs, and Kyiv’s money is running short.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
But the stockpiles are running out, and Western countries could reach operational minimums by early May, JPMorgan said.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association has called on the government to start stockpiling helium, while Japanese media reported that helium firms have begun limiting sales.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
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The fatal dose was given to Perry from Sangha's stash.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Jellicle Ball begins with a lone DJ (Ken Ard) on stage, flipping through a stash of vintage LPs including Michael Jackson and, inevitably, the original Cats cast album with the iconic yellow eyes logo.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To protect your electronics and prevent damage, store them in a cool and dry environment.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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The new seats will also have a new pillow-top cushion and plenty of spots to store your in-flight goods, from a shoe cubby to an eyeglass holder.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Video shared by the department captured hoards of teens running away.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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It’s generally held that the hoard was found in a sand bank on the west side of the Isle of Lewis, part of the Outer Hebrides.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No accumulating snow is expected on the Grapevine over Interstate 5 but there could be a mix of rain and snow there Monday morning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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On a cruise ship, the tote carries sunscreen, a change of clothes for port days, market finds, a book, and whatever else the day accumulates.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpile. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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