as in stashes
a supply stored up and often hidden away
an emergency stockpile of potable water and canned goods in the cellar
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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 stockpiles
Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Still, some oil traders and shipping companies have reportedly made arrangements with Iran in a desperate effort to get oil flowing to global markets, where stockpiles are being rapidly depleted.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Multi-year state procurement programs, higher NATO defense spending, and the need to rebuild depleted stockpiles will lead to growth in the long term, the analysts added.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 June 2026
It was tasked with rapidly expanding munitions production and magazine depth to replenish stockpiles and revive the US munitions industrial base.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Countries might consider creating stockpiles of fertilizer similar to strategic petroleum reserves—an approach that the European Union is currently considering—as well as more efficient application methods and lower-carbon fertilizers.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Fox News Digital observed stockpiles of masks, duct tape, medical supplies, sunscreen, hard hats, goggles and other protective gear in containers and laid out on tables near the protest site.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Asked about arms sales to Taiwan, Hegseth downplayed concerns that a multi-billion-dollar package could be affected as the United States draws down its weapons stockpiles amid the Middle East conflict.
—Reuters, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Richer economies like those in Europe are mulling building fertilizer stockpiles, reducing duties on imports, and onshoring production, but poorer ones have limited room to adapt.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
Emergency reserves have little oil to spare and fuel stockpiles are facing critical lows as peak summer demand months approach.
—Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Still, some oil traders and shipping companies have reportedly made arrangements with Iran in a desperate effort to get oil flowing to global markets, where stockpiles are being rapidly depleted.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Multi-year state procurement programs, higher NATO defense spending, and the need to rebuild depleted stockpiles will lead to growth in the long term, the analysts added.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 June 2026
It was tasked with rapidly expanding munitions production and magazine depth to replenish stockpiles and revive the US munitions industrial base.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Countries might consider creating stockpiles of fertilizer similar to strategic petroleum reserves—an approach that the European Union is currently considering—as well as more efficient application methods and lower-carbon fertilizers.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Fox News Digital observed stockpiles of masks, duct tape, medical supplies, sunscreen, hard hats, goggles and other protective gear in containers and laid out on tables near the protest site.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Asked about arms sales to Taiwan, Hegseth downplayed concerns that a multi-billion-dollar package could be affected as the United States draws down its weapons stockpiles amid the Middle East conflict.
—Reuters, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Richer economies like those in Europe are mulling building fertilizer stockpiles, reducing duties on imports, and onshoring production, but poorer ones have limited room to adapt.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiles
Noun
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These cash stashes will be waiting for you when the unexpected happens, like a surprise medical bill or a burst pipe in your house.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
22 Apr. 2026
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This winter has delivered and so grooming was perfect, trees still held soft stashes and the entire mountain was open.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of these is the presence of an underground structure that stores starch and allows the plant to spread through the soil when growing conditions are good, and to rejuvenate from environmental stress should its above-ground growth die.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Your phone already stores payment cards, tickets, boarding passes, keys and loyalty cards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Though bronze objects had been found previously, with other Wendel rings reported surfacing nearby, neck rings are typically found buried with other goods or in hoards.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Two hobbyists recently uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found — fittingly, in a Nordic country.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Stockpiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiles. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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