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
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.
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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
Today’s energy market dynamics mirror the pandemic-era distribution of vaccines, where wealthy countries stockpiled vaccines and personal protective equipment, while poorer nations were left with a dearth of supplies, Prasad noted.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Instead of folding, Charlotte stockpiled a 44-38 record — their most wins in a season since 2016.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
That could hit the market within a few weeks, and the company has stockpiled supply to be ready to meet demand.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Today’s energy market dynamics mirror the pandemic-era distribution of vaccines, where wealthy countries stockpiled vaccines and personal protective equipment, while poorer nations were left with a dearth of supplies, Prasad noted.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Instead of folding, Charlotte stockpiled a 44-38 record — their most wins in a season since 2016.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
That could hit the market within a few weeks, and the company has stockpiled supply to be ready to meet demand.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiled
Verb
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Keep your cords, chargers, and other digital essentials tidy and stored in this Bagsmart Tech Organizer Case — available in four colors and just $13.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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No need to worry about fitting them in your personal item either, as most of their products can be easily stored in accompanying travel bags or deflated to take up less room.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Wearing woolen garments that should have been stashed away weeks ago, many were also sporting trekking poles, binoculars and long-lens cameras.—
Ashley Stimpson,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
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Remove insect nests from walls and rodent-proof outbuildings — bears naturally seek insect larvae such as ants, yellow jackets, wasps, or various seeds and nuts stashed by rodents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
8 May 2026
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If films are vital to our culture, then they must be shared, not hoarded and locked away.—
Raj Tawney,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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In another area, a mother and daughter, white with black spots, were saved from being hoarded and getting killed for meat.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Young athletes today may arrive in their professional league with two or three years of NIL earnings already accumulated.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Getting him in also might have knocked away some rust that accumulated over the past month.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Stockpiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiled. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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