1
as in families
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the bride comes from good stock
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2
as in idiots
a stupid person
just sat there like a stock, staring at me blankly whenever I asked him a question
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as in lineages
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family is of mixed northern European stock
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as in supplies
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the new study adds to the general stock of knowledge about genetic disorders
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Recent Examples of stocks
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Higher rates would slow inflation at the cost of hurting the economy and dragging on prices for stocks and other investments.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Experts who spoke with CNN had a range of opinions on the value of commodities, with some preferring to stick to stocks and TIPS and others focusing on allocations of up to 20% to commodities.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Global commercial stocks have been drawing for weeks.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
Global markets may be due for a period of consolidation after a sharp rally in equities, even as the longer-term outlook for stocks remains positive, according to Citi Wealth's chief investment officer Kate Moore.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Higher rates would slow inflation at the cost of hurting the economy and dragging on prices for stocks and other investments.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Experts who spoke with CNN had a range of opinions on the value of commodities, with some preferring to stick to stocks and TIPS and others focusing on allocations of up to 20% to commodities.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Global commercial stocks have been drawing for weeks.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stocks
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For families The hotel offers kid-friendly experiences offered at the pool, in addition to onsite babysitting services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The district is making counselors available to all students and families affected by the tragedy.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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All of those are better options than a public rest stop where a bunch of other idiots are just trying to stretch their legs and empty their bladders.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Freedom from screech No one wants to sit near idiots who just want to scream about their love of their team and provoke fans into fights, like the one Monday between Yankees and Rangers fans at Globe Life Field.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Genetic evidence suggests those dogs’ lineages might go back even further—at least to the end of the Late Pleistocene period, approximately 12,000 years ago.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But the company's target is liquid hydrogen (LH2), which stores far more energy in the same space and is essential for long-range missions carrying the kinds of payloads needed for organ transport.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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The company, which sells, repairs, and stores heavy equipment, is seeking to relocate its headquarters from Doral to the site.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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The graphic T-shirt assortment ranges from tank tops to oversize silhouettes, and the swimwear is offered in bikinis and one-pieces for women and include patterns that coordinate with the men’s offering.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The dining scene ranges from longtime favorites like The Shed to newer spots such as Leo’s, while luxury hotels offer sweeping views of the desert and nearby Rocky Mountains.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Still under construction are a series of woodland houses and cottages, two Padel courts and an ambitious Roman-style bath house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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They've been called granny flats, carriage houses, or mother-in-law suites.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stocks. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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