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
David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Countries affected by the disruption are expected to bolster energy stockpiles, direct resources to ramp up domestic production, and pursue alternative supply routes to reduce dependence on a single chokepoint.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Given the lengthy journey Gulf tankers have to take to reach Asia, analysts like Wood Mackenzie’s Sushant Gupta expect regional crude stockpiles to continue declining into August, before slowly starting to build up again.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Backup supplies in commercial and government stockpiles have mitigated higher prices, but those are now at critically low levels.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Government agencies need to guarantee reliable penicillin supply and access with state and regional rotating stockpiles, rapid redistribution, and clear allocation protocols.
—Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026
Rather than leaving these stockpiles in long-term storage, the collaboration attempts to extract remaining energy resources from the waste.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
But those stockpiles are now running out, Alfano says.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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
Noun
Until the oil market truly returns back to something approaching normal, the system will continue to rely on those stockpiles.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Countries affected by the disruption are expected to bolster energy stockpiles, direct resources to ramp up domestic production, and pursue alternative supply routes to reduce dependence on a single chokepoint.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Given the lengthy journey Gulf tankers have to take to reach Asia, analysts like Wood Mackenzie’s Sushant Gupta expect regional crude stockpiles to continue declining into August, before slowly starting to build up again.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Backup supplies in commercial and government stockpiles have mitigated higher prices, but those are now at critically low levels.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Government agencies need to guarantee reliable penicillin supply and access with state and regional rotating stockpiles, rapid redistribution, and clear allocation protocols.
—Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026
Rather than leaving these stockpiles in long-term storage, the collaboration attempts to extract remaining energy resources from the waste.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
But those stockpiles are now running out, Alfano says.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026
Verb
Unlike a traditional dealership that stockpiles vehicles for customers to test-drive before purchasing, at the Texas facility, Carvana has roughly 50 display cars on its playground, with twin vehicles for test-drives.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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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Squirrels dig in pots to bury food or search for hidden stashes in loose soil.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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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
Verb
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The Tallerboy is a taller-than-a-tallboy canister that stores three regular Coors Light cans inside one oversized container.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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When the car is switched off and in a stable state, the system captures and stores an image of the underbody, establishing a snapshot of what the area should normally look like.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Earlier this spring, two hobbyist treasure hunters uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found in Norway after discovering dozens of silver coins in a field.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 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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“Stockpiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiles. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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