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
Talk of existential risk and humanity’s potential extinction was once reserved for the specter of runaway nuclear proliferation during the Cold War, when great powers stockpiled weapons out of fear that rivals would surpass them.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
This year, many companies stockpiled a great deal of inventory, particularly from China, anticipating a trade war.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
This year, many companies stockpiled a great deal of inventory, particularly from China, anticipating a trade war.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
The restart follows the recommissioning of the Kayelekera processing plant and the production of the first dried and drummed yellowcake in August 2025, using ore stockpiled from previous mining campaigns.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
The Biden administration looked the other way as China stockpiled these era-defining machines.
—Bill Huizenga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
And an offense that failed to even gain one first down in last week’s game-winning drive opportunity stockpiled them.
—Sam McDowell 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
This week, the Texas baseball team stockpiled some talent in its dugout.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 13 Nov. 2025
Some experts have still predicted businesses that stockpiled goods before tariffs hit will begin slowing imports or increasing the cost of goods for consumers.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
This year, many companies stockpiled a great deal of inventory, particularly from China, anticipating a trade war.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
This year, many companies stockpiled a great deal of inventory, particularly from China, anticipating a trade war.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
The restart follows the recommissioning of the Kayelekera processing plant and the production of the first dried and drummed yellowcake in August 2025, using ore stockpiled from previous mining campaigns.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025
The Biden administration looked the other way as China stockpiled these era-defining machines.
—Bill Huizenga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
And an offense that failed to even gain one first down in last week’s game-winning drive opportunity stockpiled them.
—Sam McDowell 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
This week, the Texas baseball team stockpiled some talent in its dugout.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 13 Nov. 2025
Some experts have still predicted businesses that stockpiled goods before tariffs hit will begin slowing imports or increasing the cost of goods for consumers.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiled
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This refers to info stored in a wireless device or tag that can be collected from a distance without contact.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Thankfully, they can be cleaned and preserved for a future project—but only if they're stored properly and with some care and consideration in mind.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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The guns were plastic-wrapped and stashed behind a false wall in a utility trailer.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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There wasn’t a backup catcher the Giants could have stashed away for the scenario, a better move to make in the offseason.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But the sports world hoarded the glory of Robey for only so long.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Investors who hoarded cash last year and sat out of bonds missed out on sweet returns – but there is still time to capture some opportunities in 2026.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The department has accumulated roughly $500 million in total deficits since joining the Big Ten conference in 2014.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the awards circuit, Decoy has accumulated a string of cameos and merchandise moments.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Stockpiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiled. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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