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as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
her husband has a store of old magazines that he has been collecting for years
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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a store of quarters in the glove compartment for the parking meters
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as in shop
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
go to the grocery store for orange juice and eggs
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as in loads
a considerable amount
we laid by a store of food for the party
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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirrels commonly store nuts in the hollows of trees and other places to prepare for the winter
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as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
preferred homemade bread to store brands
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Recent Examples of store
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Below are views inside the store, the brand’s launch party and the ROW DTLA pop-up.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The first workers focused on key tasks including unloading and storing merchandise, preparing orders for physical and online stores and managing both ground and air shipments.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
Retail sales strong year-over-year Retail sales categories that performed well year-over-year (YoY) in April include non-store commerce and apparel/accessories, up 11.3% and 11.2% respectively.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 17 May 2022
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Noun
Recently, one woman turned a major profit after finding a rare Halloween mask selling for just $5 in her local thrift store.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Below are views inside the store, the brand’s launch party and the ROW DTLA pop-up.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
If there is extra glucose, it is stored in muscles and the liver for short-term energy storage.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The first workers focused on key tasks including unloading and storing merchandise, preparing orders for physical and online stores and managing both ground and air shipments.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Choose from a selection of popular and high-performing stocks, or let your recipient pick their own investment with a choose-your-own-adventure card. Give your recipient a host of options with a multi-store gift card.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
Retail sales strong year-over-year Retail sales categories that performed well year-over-year (YoY) in April include non-store commerce and apparel/accessories, up 11.3% and 11.2% respectively.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 17 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
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Economy Minister Luis Caputo, meanwhile, assured time and again ahead of the vote that there would be no changes to the country’s currency policy come Monday, despite pleas from some investors to loosen their grip on the peso to rebuild foreign reserves.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lee went deep for the second straight game, using six reserves off the bench — one more than in their victory against Brooklyn.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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As Robbie's actions target stash houses run by the notorious Dark Hearts motorcycle gang, a deadly turf war erupts, escalating tensions in the city and drawing both law enforcement and criminal factions into a high-stakes battle over control, survival and justice.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, Brandis pretends not to see the million-dollar stash in Maeve's possession and zips the bag back up, looking up as birds sing.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The project’s vision includes restaurants, bars, shops, and event spaces — transforming the historic span into a vibrant public gathering place just steps from the Hy-Vee Arena.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today, many of them are occupied by a variety of shops, cafes, and antique markets just waiting to be explored.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Silos’ Food Truck Park also offers a range of local vendors with loads of meals and drinks to enjoy all day long.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Choose storage with wheels This trunk with wheels can be moved depending on needs; plus, with all its ample room, it can be filled with loads of extra clothes and necessities for the home, like paper towels and toilet paper rolls, until they are needed inside the house.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Anglers who want to keep their catch fresh on a long drive home are better served to cover fish in a dry livewell with ice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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After keeping her loyalty to Tommy on their night off, this week, Kizzi is back to flirting with everyone, everywhere.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 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
Adjective
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
Patrick Frater,
Variety,
14 July 2022
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2022
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Indian officials have argued that it if the country were to stop buying Russian oil, a plan must be put in place to stabilize energy markets, along with a contingency to fill the shortfall in supply if Russian barrels are taken off the market.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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New Jerseyans’ electricity rates rose roughly 20% at the start of June as a result of price-setting capacity auctions—the market where power producers are paid to guarantee future supply.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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