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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as in stores
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
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
But while the country remains relatively insulated from an energy shock with its large amount of oil and gas stockpiles as well as diverse supply sources, its export reliance has also appeared to be a critical vulnerability.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Worse still, Britain's kerosene stockpiles are very low — just one month's worth of supplies — compared with most of the rest of the world.
—Ian King, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
But the Iran war drains stockpiles of advanced air defense missiles that Ukraine needs, and Kyiv’s money is running short.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
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 even with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates rerouting some of their oil supplies and with many nations drawing from their emergency stockpiles, the world will continue to face more shortages, Pickering said.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
As the Iran war wears on, the US is burning through stockpiles of top-shelf explosive hardware that foreign customers would like to buy.
—Gerry Doyle, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
Multiple missile stockpiles buried underground in Iran were undamaged.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
But while the country remains relatively insulated from an energy shock with its large amount of oil and gas stockpiles as well as diverse supply sources, its export reliance has also appeared to be a critical vulnerability.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Worse still, Britain's kerosene stockpiles are very low — just one month's worth of supplies — compared with most of the rest of the world.
—Ian King, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
But the Iran war drains stockpiles of advanced air defense missiles that Ukraine needs, and Kyiv’s money is running short.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
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 even with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates rerouting some of their oil supplies and with many nations drawing from their emergency stockpiles, the world will continue to face more shortages, Pickering said.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
As the Iran war wears on, the US is burning through stockpiles of top-shelf explosive hardware that foreign customers would like to buy.
—Gerry Doyle, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 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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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
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The downhill portion also requires a varied level of ski skills, equipped to handle all types of conditions, from icy patches to powder stashes.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The moss also absorbs and stores planet-warming carbon dioxide.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant is also known for its Grand Marnier Club, which stores a bottle of the cognac orange liqueur for each of its members.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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According to Tillich, instrument requests come in hoards, matching the enormous student population the school serves.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Stockpiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiles. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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