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
Is the tactic of stockpiling picks going to pay off?
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
In preparation for Durbin’s eventual retirement, Krishnamoorthi spent his five terms representing what’s become a safe Democratic district in the northwest suburbs, stockpiling campaign cash for a Senate run.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Sofia has considered stockpiling water but her husband talked her out of it.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Buying in bulk is another idea, but Schipper doesn't want people to worry about stockpiling goods right now.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
And the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a supply buffer designed to mitigate price shocks by stockpiling emergency stores of crude oil, remains nowhere near full.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The most important thing is that the Canucks are finally leaning in toward a rebuild by stockpiling picks and shedding veteran contracts.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
With some franchises in this intensely competitive market, stockpiling high picks and doing a rebuild is frowned upon if not out-and-out rejected by fans.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
China is, for now, well insulated from oil supply shocks stemming from the conflict in Iran, as Beijing has spent months stockpiling crude to prepare for possible disruptions, with enough to cover 200 days of imports.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
In preparation for Durbin’s eventual retirement, Krishnamoorthi spent his five terms representing what’s become a safe Democratic district in the northwest suburbs, stockpiling campaign cash for a Senate run.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Sofia has considered stockpiling water but her husband talked her out of it.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Buying in bulk is another idea, but Schipper doesn't want people to worry about stockpiling goods right now.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
And the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a supply buffer designed to mitigate price shocks by stockpiling emergency stores of crude oil, remains nowhere near full.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The most important thing is that the Canucks are finally leaning in toward a rebuild by stockpiling picks and shedding veteran contracts.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
With some franchises in this intensely competitive market, stockpiling high picks and doing a rebuild is frowned upon if not out-and-out rejected by fans.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
China is, for now, well insulated from oil supply shocks stemming from the conflict in Iran, as Beijing has spent months stockpiling crude to prepare for possible disruptions, with enough to cover 200 days of imports.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiling
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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This main compartment is also lined with pockets that are perfect for storing small eye shadow palettes or bronzers.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon and early-evening sessions, once thought safe, were infiltrated by those stashing weapons.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now, Palestinians are hoarding again, with reports of prices rising sharply for basic goods such as bags of flour.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now, Palestinians are hoarding again, with reports of prices rising sharply for basic goods such as bags of flour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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At this point in a typical year, as the seasons officially turn from winter to spring, snowpack would still be accumulating across the Mountain West.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Powell understands that the accumulation of these moments is itself a form of knowledge, and that Emily was accumulating it in real time while writing one of the strangest novels in the English language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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