as in stored
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 stockpiled
The market pays particular attention to the amount of crude stockpiled at Cushing, Oklahoma, because that’s where West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures are priced.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
According to authorities, the two teenagers behind the violence stockpiled dozens of guns and live-streamed the shooting.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Uninspired by the 2025 rookie options, the Steelers saw Rodgers as a bridge to the 2026 draft class and stockpiled a league-high 12 picks, enough to make an aggressive move up the board to land a first-round quarterback.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Airlines grounded planes, and people stockpiled water.
—Ed Leavens, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Republicans have stockpiled well over $100 million more than Democrats in their party committees heading into the midterms, building a cash advantage in an otherwise tough election year.
—Dan Merica, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Earlier this year, before the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA made new deals with studios, was a bit of an uncertain period, so Fox stockpiled some shows in the event of another strike.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
And the young, selfless team around him is putting the squeeze on opponents with ridiculous depth, much of it stockpiled via that trade.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Purchasing restrictions have been announced, and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has released medical gloves stockpiled for use in a pandemic to alleviate sourcing problems.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
According to authorities, the two teenagers behind the violence stockpiled dozens of guns and live-streamed the shooting.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Uninspired by the 2025 rookie options, the Steelers saw Rodgers as a bridge to the 2026 draft class and stockpiled a league-high 12 picks, enough to make an aggressive move up the board to land a first-round quarterback.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Airlines grounded planes, and people stockpiled water.
—Ed Leavens, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Republicans have stockpiled well over $100 million more than Democrats in their party committees heading into the midterms, building a cash advantage in an otherwise tough election year.
—Dan Merica, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Earlier this year, before the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA made new deals with studios, was a bit of an uncertain period, so Fox stockpiled some shows in the event of another strike.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
And the young, selfless team around him is putting the squeeze on opponents with ridiculous depth, much of it stockpiled via that trade.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Purchasing restrictions have been announced, and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has released medical gloves stockpiled for use in a pandemic to alleviate sourcing problems.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiled
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Some employees weren’t using hair restraints, raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food and rodent droppings were found in the kitchen.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Corbin probably has a copy of The Game stashed in his suitcase.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Nearby, the Rum Vault is a small room stashed with bottles and bottles of the spirit, arranged like a library according to the producing region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Because of the stigma that persists around hoarding, people with hoarding disorder and their families tend to hold guilt and shame that is only complicated further when the person who hoarded dies.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Every park was swarming with young people who hoarded the cards, then split their connections using apps and Bluetooth.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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By looking into how errors accumulated and how deviant the answers were from those expected, the researchers were able to get valuable insights into how the physical system was working.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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The plant blooms only when sufficient energy is accumulated, making time between flowering unpredictable, spanning from a few years to more than a decade, according to the United States Botanic Garden.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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“Stockpiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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