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 tactics have allegedly included sourcing chips through intermediaries and stockpiling them, prompting the US to consider tighter restrictions and penalties.
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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
That reversal from the first quarter’s surge added more than five percentage points to the growth rate, as businesses slowed foreign purchases following earlier stockpiling.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 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
In practice, chronic understaffing precipitated extra shifts and dangerous conditions in the facility, including rampant violence and weapons stockpiling, court records show.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
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
That reversal from the first quarter’s surge added more than five percentage points to the growth rate, as businesses slowed foreign purchases following earlier stockpiling.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 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
In practice, chronic understaffing precipitated extra shifts and dangerous conditions in the facility, including rampant violence and weapons stockpiling, court records show.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiling
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Karen Cahall, who’s taught in the New Richmond Exempted Village School District for 30 years, was suspended without pay for several days last fall when school authorities accused her of storing controversial materials in her classroom library.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Keep your coat closet functional and organized by only storing specific items there.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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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The bench features two drawers for stashing in-demand items like dog leashes and gloves, and a lower shelf for shoes and bags.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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One claim, filed in August 2024 and reviewed by The Associated Press, seeks compensatory and punitive damages over the Mar-a-Lago search and subsequent criminal case accusing Trump of hoarding classified records and obstructing efforts to recover them.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The marketing professor provided a different playbook for your money instead of hoarding it in hopes of becoming a billionaire.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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By accumulating additional passports, families can maintain their lives in America while securing a Plan B in their back pocket.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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How Often to Clean Your Range Hood Cleaning your range hood once a month prevents grease from accumulating.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Stockpiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiling. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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