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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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Pai draws inspiration from his grandmother, Mung Yee Choi, who owned a furniture store and apartment buildings in Oahu, Hawaii, where he was born and later spent his summers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Half of the dishes were stored as clean, but had visible debris and/or residue on the surface.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Ivana Pino, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2022
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
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Noun
When his father took him to the toy store, little Jonah eschewed trucks and toy weapons in favor of a ball.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Pai draws inspiration from his grandmother, Mung Yee Choi, who owned a furniture store and apartment buildings in Oahu, Hawaii, where he was born and later spent his summers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
Verb
If the card is stored somewhere, a scam page may be only a few taps away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Half of the dishes were stored as clean, but had visible debris and/or residue on the surface.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Adjective
And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
Noun
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The world’s second largest economy has also weathered the historic energy crunch triggered by the conflict better than many of its neighbors – in particular due to its copious strategic oil reserves and embrace of green tech and electric vehicles.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Today, the once sprawling forest is confined to a 1,000 acre reserve.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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It’s packed with pockets to keep your travel documents, clothing, and gear in easy reach—there are three front stash pockets, a side water bottle pocket, and a zippered main compartment with multiple pockets, including a waterproof compartment for storing small toiletries.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Josh O’Connor plays Daniel Kellner, a cybersecurity specialist with a stash of top-secret data on a collection of drives in a backpack.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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From a national pie shop victory to a fatal military crash and a baseball controversy reaching the White House, Wednesday delivered a wide range of stories for Sacramento readers.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Parisi Coffee barista Taryn Nugen said Monday was likely the busiest day the shop has had, comparing the week to its holiday rush as Argentina fans packed tables before heading to the Fan Fest.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The United States did not become an energy superpower by hoarding barrels.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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No longer in the mode of hoarding futures and accumulating options, General Manager Pat Verbeek and his staff will now need to sift through their stockpile.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Growth strategies built entirely on bought tools are growth strategies capped by what's commercially available.—
Rafael Moiseev,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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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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Demand for powerful chips has become essentially infinite thanks to the AI boom—yet the global supply of chips remains capped by how many EUV lithography machines one company can crank out, and by how much fab capacity one other company has available.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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According to Quantum Strategy's David Roche, Middle East oil supply is currently close to prewar levels once crude held in storage and aboard tankers is included.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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