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
China's exports gathered pace in April as factories scrambled to meet surging overseas demand from foreign buyers stockpiling goods as the Iran fanned fears of higher input costs.
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Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Winners Cleveland Browns General manager Andrew Berry and his staff took an aggressive approach to wheeling, dealing and stockpiling picks while filling multiple needs.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Chiefs are stockpiling speed.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Karney Spaur said most ranchers have drought plans, which include stockpiling hay and moving cattle around to give the grass time to grow.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association has called on the government to start stockpiling helium, while Japanese media reported that helium firms have begun limiting sales.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Through that roster transition, Sullivan clearly wants Achane to see the other side of it, when the Dolphins could be serious contenders again after stockpiling multiple draft classes and being aggressive in free agency once again after taking on a record $179 million in dead money in 2026.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
As the couple waits for the chicks to hatch, Shadow may begin more food deliveries to the nest, stockpiling in the pantry in preparation for their arrival, the nonprofit said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Marisa Meltzer on 20 years of stockpiling products that feel, smell, and work better than their American counterparts and doling them out to the underserved masses (her friends and colleagues).
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Winners Cleveland Browns General manager Andrew Berry and his staff took an aggressive approach to wheeling, dealing and stockpiling picks while filling multiple needs.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Chiefs are stockpiling speed.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Karney Spaur said most ranchers have drought plans, which include stockpiling hay and moving cattle around to give the grass time to grow.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association has called on the government to start stockpiling helium, while Japanese media reported that helium firms have begun limiting sales.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Through that roster transition, Sullivan clearly wants Achane to see the other side of it, when the Dolphins could be serious contenders again after stockpiling multiple draft classes and being aggressive in free agency once again after taking on a record $179 million in dead money in 2026.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
As the couple waits for the chicks to hatch, Shadow may begin more food deliveries to the nest, stockpiling in the pantry in preparation for their arrival, the nonprofit said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Marisa Meltzer on 20 years of stockpiling products that feel, smell, and work better than their American counterparts and doling them out to the underserved masses (her friends and colleagues).
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiling
Verb
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Dry the board completely with clean paper towels, or stand it upright to air dry fully before storing.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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This multipurpose dog water bottle also has compartments for storing treats and poop bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Plus, there's a side pocket for stashing stuff on the go.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
6 May 2026
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Any profits made, GAESA keeps, hoarding money away from Cuba's central bank and funneling it back to the military ruling class.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Time off hoarding and snitching ensued.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Pershing started accumulating shares in February, after Microsoft’s stock fell about 10% the day after Q2 earnings, with a 1% lower-than-expected cloud growth alongside a surge in capital spending.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Ackman disclosed the investment in a lengthy post Friday ahead of his firm's quarterly 13F filing, saying Pershing Square began accumulating shares in February after Microsoft's stock declined following its fiscal second-quarter earnings report.—
Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Stockpiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiling. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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