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as in reserves
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 hoards
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 shops
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 stashes
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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Recent Examples of stores
Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Traditional retailers typically place their orders many months in advance, and demand can shift by the time products are planned to hit the stores.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The Park Ridge Committee of the Whole of the City Council passed the first reading of a plastic bag ban for large retail stores at the March 2 meeting.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Hull’s is also part of a national buying group made up of 35 independent art supply stores across the country who pool purchasing power and sharing resources.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
There are also a variety of boutiques and antique stores to browse along 8th Street.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
And fortunately, the Cookies & Cream Cream Cheese Pie is currently available in stores and will remain an everyday offering.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
First, the battery stores electrical energy so the system can deliver bursts of assist torque even when the engine isn’t spinning fast enough to supply that current directly.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
The dog treats were sold to Florida Hardware, which distributed the product to feed stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Papa Johns closing hundreds of locations It is not immediately known which stores the pizza chain intends to close or when the closures will take place.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
It is not immediately known which stores the pizza chain intends to close or when the closures will take place.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 27 Feb. 2026
It is not immediately known which stores the pizza chain intends to close or when the closures will take place.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Prices will range from $65 to $1,298 and will be available at the MLB flagship store in New York, select MLB Club stadium shops and Ralph Lauren stores globally as well as online.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Cleaning Zone Located near the sink and dishwasher, this zone stores dish soap, sponges, trash bags, and cleaning supplies.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
For starters, unlike batteries that convert sunlight into electricity and then into chemical energy, this system stores energy directly, albeit as heat.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
This Master Lock portable lockbox safely stores your credit cards, jewelry, and other small valuables.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
Rot It Out There are products on the market at most home and garden stores labeled to speed up the rotting process of a stump.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Traditional retailers typically place their orders many months in advance, and demand can shift by the time products are planned to hit the stores.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The Park Ridge Committee of the Whole of the City Council passed the first reading of a plastic bag ban for large retail stores at the March 2 meeting.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Hull’s is also part of a national buying group made up of 35 independent art supply stores across the country who pool purchasing power and sharing resources.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
There are also a variety of boutiques and antique stores to browse along 8th Street.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
And fortunately, the Cookies & Cream Cream Cheese Pie is currently available in stores and will remain an everyday offering.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
First, the battery stores electrical energy so the system can deliver bursts of assist torque even when the engine isn’t spinning fast enough to supply that current directly.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
The dog treats were sold to Florida Hardware, which distributed the product to feed stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Incogni stores information needed for custom data removal on 2,000 more sites.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Papa Johns closing hundreds of locations It is not immediately known which stores the pizza chain intends to close or when the closures will take place.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
It is not immediately known which stores the pizza chain intends to close or when the closures will take place.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 27 Feb. 2026
It is not immediately known which stores the pizza chain intends to close or when the closures will take place.
—James Powel, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Prices will range from $65 to $1,298 and will be available at the MLB flagship store in New York, select MLB Club stadium shops and Ralph Lauren stores globally as well as online.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Cleaning Zone Located near the sink and dishwasher, this zone stores dish soap, sponges, trash bags, and cleaning supplies.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
For starters, unlike batteries that convert sunlight into electricity and then into chemical energy, this system stores energy directly, albeit as heat.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
This Master Lock portable lockbox safely stores your credit cards, jewelry, and other small valuables.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stores
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In an effort to allay whipsawing energy markets, Western powers are considering an International Energy Agency proposal for the largest-ever release of oil reserves.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images Oil prices moved higher early on Wednesday, despite a report that there would be a historic release of emergency reserves from the International Energy Agency.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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These transients have brightnesses in between that of classical novas, triggered when a white dwarf hoards material from a companion star thus sparking a runaway nuclear explosion, and supernovas that mark the death of a massive star and the birth of a black hole or a neutron star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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McCarthy, in 2014, speculated there could be other hoards of coins out there.—
Justin Pot,
Popular Science,
24 Dec. 2025
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The 100 block of North Lexington Avenue is lined with shops, restaurants and bars, maps show.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Follow the Donut Trail in Butler County, Ohio Butler County claims to have more mom-and-pop donut shops per capita than anywhere else in the Midwest.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lobby, with its bar, vintage photo booth, and live event space, acts as the hotel’s social heartbeat with loads of good company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Coogler’s screenplay keeps every one of its promises.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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And as lawyers continue reviewing records one case at a time, advocates say the clock keeps ticking, not just on legal filings, but on the lives of families who may never see those cases resolved.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Chip-resistant and rich in color, OPI’s Nail Lacquer is a mainstay in nail salons and our own beauty stashes alike.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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More than music In a corner of his studio, Hinds stashes a collection of drums that are all different shapes and sizes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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The two teenagers had brought knives, plastic bags, and other supplies from Rachel’s home before driving to a remote area near the Pennsylvania border.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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With more supply in the global markets, prices are likely to trend lower.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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New York, California and Tennessee are some of biggest markets for live music in world, and that could change the calculus here enormously.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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