as in storing
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 stockpiling
The Rams shore up a vulnerable position for their playoff push, while the Titans continue stockpiling draft capital for a future rebuild.
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Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Sovereignty doesn’t mean stockpiling AI models or hoarding tools.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The tactics have allegedly included sourcing chips through intermediaries and stockpiling them, prompting the US to consider tighter restrictions and penalties.
—PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors say the crew trafficked meth, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and PCP while stockpiling guns to enforce orders.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The advice ranged from stockpiling bottled water and sanitary products, to growing edible foodstuffs at home.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Some are stockpiling ingredients, while others are frantically seeking alternative suppliers.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Amid all this debate, Hume carried on breeding rhinos, while harvesting and stockpiling their horns.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
Local governments in Florida are also stockpiling cash in case overall federal aid is cut.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Sovereignty doesn’t mean stockpiling AI models or hoarding tools.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The tactics have allegedly included sourcing chips through intermediaries and stockpiling them, prompting the US to consider tighter restrictions and penalties.
—PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors say the crew trafficked meth, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and PCP while stockpiling guns to enforce orders.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The advice ranged from stockpiling bottled water and sanitary products, to growing edible foodstuffs at home.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Some are stockpiling ingredients, while others are frantically seeking alternative suppliers.
—Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Amid all this debate, Hume carried on breeding rhinos, while harvesting and stockpiling their horns.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
Local governments in Florida are also stockpiling cash in case overall federal aid is cut.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiling
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The Quince Vintage Wash Tencel Drawstring Cargo Pants features six roomy pockets, which are perfect for storing small items while sightseeing, hiking, or taking long flights.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Utilities were stuck with the headache and expense of storing waste themselves, so in 2014, a judge forbade the federal government from continuing to collect the NWF fees.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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And the kangaroo pouch is great for stashing small essentials.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fire is indeed a concern in homes maintained by people with hoarding tendencies.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Seeing the error of its ways, Paramount would go on to order roughly 100 Yellowstone spinoffs, sequels and prequels, hoarding all of the multi-platform rights for itself.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Institutional investors like pension funds began accumulating significant amounts of shares in the 1990s and started voting to separate CEOs from board chairs.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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With head coach Brian Callahan fired and Tennessee’s season already slipping away, the Titans appear focused on accumulating draft capital to reshape the roster under new leadership.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Stockpiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiling. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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