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
Conversely, there’s been a lot more whining and griping in the Southeast, where they got used to stockpiling elite recruits and beating people’s brains in.
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Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 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
That’s pushed companies to diversify, and countries such as China to ramp up stockpiling plans.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 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
So far, the panic doesn’t appear to have spread far beyond Japan—except, perhaps, to neighboring Australia, where Perth has reported some early signs of stockpiling.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in Washington, Secretary Burgum has been a vocal supporter of stockpiling America's critical minerals.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Naini said even during the war, Iran is having no problems producing and stockpiling missiles.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 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
That’s pushed companies to diversify, and countries such as China to ramp up stockpiling plans.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 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
So far, the panic doesn’t appear to have spread far beyond Japan—except, perhaps, to neighboring Australia, where Perth has reported some early signs of stockpiling.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Back in Washington, Secretary Burgum has been a vocal supporter of stockpiling America's critical minerals.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Naini said even during the war, Iran is having no problems producing and stockpiling missiles.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiling
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The government has set up a cold storage facility in the village of Ettivayal, where the cost of storing chiles is less expensive than in private facilities.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the kangaroo pocket also features a hidden sleeve for your phone for storing it securely.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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The former four-star recruit and team captain is worth stashing because his light feet and length are NFL-caliber.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The hidden pocket in the waistband is perfect for stashing a credit card or hotel key.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many Millennials and Gen Zers expressly blame the Boomers for that, accusing them of hoarding wealth, jobs, and power.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Just months ago, Abandoned Pet Rescue and other local animal shelters had to rescue 20 chihuahuas from a hoarding situation in which the dogs’ owner was about to be evicted from her home.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Coins can also be more convenient to store and transport, while bars are often preferred by investors focused on accumulating larger amounts of gold at a lower cost per ounce.—
Jessica Walrack,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The results of the draft lottery will matter enormously, of course, as does finding creative ways to shed some of the club’s exorbitant commitments to depreciating veteran assets while accumulating meaningful futures.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Stockpiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiling. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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