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 largest concentration of people seems to be at gas stations and grocery stores, where people are stockpiling on basic goods.
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Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Concretely, this means stockpiling.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
And because of the patch’s design, its microbes remain viable in storage as long as four weeks, allowing stockpiling.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
While Venezuelan celebrations began in other countries, Fox News reported those inside the country were stockpiling food amid fears of instability.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Some had already begun stockpiling drones and parts in anticipation of the ruling.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 23 Dec. 2025
Copper supply constraints have led to soaring prices and stockpiling in 2025 – and according to the CEO of one of the world's largest mining firms, elevated prices aren't likely to climb down anytime soon.
—Chloe Taylor,charlotte Reed, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
While Skenes' early years are apparently being wasted in a Pittsburgh organization that refuses to spend money to create a playoff-contending roster around him, the Pirates could build from within to create a strong team a few years down the road by stockpiling top prospects, Rymer argued.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sovereignty doesn’t mean stockpiling AI models or hoarding tools.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Concretely, this means stockpiling.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
And because of the patch’s design, its microbes remain viable in storage as long as four weeks, allowing stockpiling.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
While Venezuelan celebrations began in other countries, Fox News reported those inside the country were stockpiling food amid fears of instability.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Some had already begun stockpiling drones and parts in anticipation of the ruling.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 23 Dec. 2025
Copper supply constraints have led to soaring prices and stockpiling in 2025 – and according to the CEO of one of the world's largest mining firms, elevated prices aren't likely to climb down anytime soon.
—Chloe Taylor,charlotte Reed, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
While Skenes' early years are apparently being wasted in a Pittsburgh organization that refuses to spend money to create a playoff-contending roster around him, the Pirates could build from within to create a strong team a few years down the road by stockpiling top prospects, Rymer argued.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sovereignty doesn’t mean stockpiling AI models or hoarding tools.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiling
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There’s also a secret pocket in the waistband for storing small slender items like credit cards or an ID.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This one is so easy to wear, with functional pockets for stashing all your travel essentials.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal.—
Cameron Martindell,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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Even if your neighbor is hoarding, is the issue with mice building-wide?—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
7 Jan. 2026
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The federal government issues broad, one-size-fits-all guidance, while too often hoarding or delaying data that could make an immediate difference for state and local leaders.—
Deborah L. Birx,
STAT,
5 Jan. 2026
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Prior to his firing earlier this week, Harbaugh coached the Baltimore Ravens for 18 seasons, accumulating a regular season record of 180-113 record with 13 postseason wins under his belt, including Super Bowl XLVII.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Forecast models have trended warmer, suggesting a transition from rain to a rain/snow mix rather than accumulating snow, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Stockpiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiling. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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