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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Membership clubs such as Costco and Walmart's Sam's Club are drawing in more shoppers to their fuel pumps and stores, with cheaper gas and everyday essentials.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The fall/winter 2026 collection is now available in stores worldwide.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Others report that multi-brand stores have been less effective for their businesses, leading them to prioritize independent retail spaces and selective online offerings.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Those investments have included a focus on retail fundamentals, like ensuring stores have enough staff, are enjoyable to spend time in and are stocked with items people actually want to buy.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Under the leadership of CEO James Daunt, Barnes & Noble is expanding again, adding more than 100 stores over the past two years.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Claire Peltier, ABC News, 28 May 2026
The district now stores the devices in carts at school.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The tank, which stores a toxic industrial chemical, overheated and caused pressure to build up.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Hermes reviews outcomes, extracts patterns, and stores them for reuse, so each task quietly improves the next one.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Thermal energy storage collects low-cost, off-peak energy from virtually any source – local wind turbines in this case – and stores it as heat in insulated blocks of solid carbon that reach 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch, 21 May 2026
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
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
The battery system stores excess solar energy generated during the day and releases it during peak demand periods, helping reduce energy costs and improve grid reliability.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Noun
Dotted along Lake Shore Drive are a few gift shops, antique stores, and lakeside dining options.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Membership clubs such as Costco and Walmart's Sam's Club are drawing in more shoppers to their fuel pumps and stores, with cheaper gas and everyday essentials.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The fall/winter 2026 collection is now available in stores worldwide.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Others report that multi-brand stores have been less effective for their businesses, leading them to prioritize independent retail spaces and selective online offerings.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Those investments have included a focus on retail fundamentals, like ensuring stores have enough staff, are enjoyable to spend time in and are stocked with items people actually want to buy.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Under the leadership of CEO James Daunt, Barnes & Noble is expanding again, adding more than 100 stores over the past two years.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Verb
There is also a new portable charging case for the Oura Ring 5 that stores one month of battery.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 28 May 2026
The district now stores the devices in carts at school.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 26 May 2026
The tank, which stores a toxic industrial chemical, overheated and caused pressure to build up.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Hermes reviews outcomes, extracts patterns, and stores them for reuse, so each task quietly improves the next one.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Thermal energy storage collects low-cost, off-peak energy from virtually any source – local wind turbines in this case – and stores it as heat in insulated blocks of solid carbon that reach 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch, 21 May 2026
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
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
The battery system stores excess solar energy generated during the day and releases it during peak demand periods, helping reduce energy costs and improve grid reliability.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stores
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The move triggered a global collapse of silver prices, froze half the world’s precious metal reserves, and helped ignite the cascading crises of 1873.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Throughout his prolific career, Bryson became known for his pristine tenor and remarkable reserves of technical ability, working with fellow illustrious R&B singers including Sam Cooke and Brian McKnight.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Two hobbyists recently uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found — fittingly, in a Nordic country.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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They’re particularly drawn to red, so these feeders attract them in hoards.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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What about shops or clubs or other places nearby?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Plans call for a nine-screen movie theater spanning 40,000 square feet, restaurants and bars, retail shops, and a 773-space parking garage, which has already been completed.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Today, with an easy island glamour done in white columns and blue arches, the hotel itself retains its air of romance, and its location on a private beach keeps celebrities cycling through.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Krylon suggests painting your porch decor with this shade, giving your home's entryway a timeless look—indoors, Ink Blue furniture keeps your space grounded and stylish.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
Verb
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One stashes them in a tomato paste box.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
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Christian pretends to fall so everyone looks at him, and then Devens stashes a fake idol wrapped in the real sheet from the BEBI.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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The stadium is now used by people seeking shelter from gangs, who now control key routes to and from the capital, choking off vital supplies in the Caribbean nation grappling with a deepening hunger crisis.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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The firm has also had 15 exits in the region as public markets recover, including the listings of International Gemological Institute and Aadhar Housing Finance in India, as well as the exit of Japan's Alinamin Pharmaceutical.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Reams of precious antiques, carpets, and paintings are the result of years spent trawling through markets, auction houses, and private homes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Stores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stores. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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