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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
Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
That’s just the start of interstellar awe in store this month.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Greg Bensinger, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
One of its primary targets is digital wallets, which are used to store cryptocurrency.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
CBS News, 14 Apr. 2022
Bose began selling direct-to-consumer hearing aids for $849 a pair via its website and a limited number of other non-store channels last year.
—Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022
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Noun
He’s accused of climbing to the top of a store in downtown Highland Park during an Independence Day parade and firing into the crowd with a high-powered rifle.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
That’s just the start of interstellar awe in store this month.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
Panay demonstrated how Alexa can store, through prompts, customer preferences - for example, that a household member is vegetarian and prefers Greek and Italian food but eschews peanut butter.
—Greg Bensinger, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
One of its primary targets is digital wallets, which are used to store cryptocurrency.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Motor vehicle sales were down 1.9%, and volatile non-store retail sales, or online sales, fell sharply at 6.4%.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2022
Bose began selling direct-to-consumer hearing aids for $849 a pair via its website and a limited number of other non-store channels last year.
—Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
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On Sunday, Trump shifted his focus from a Bitcoin-only reserve to a more diversified approach.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
5 Mar. 2025
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While Lockheed Martin’s debt-to-equity ratio is 19%, which is higher than General Dynamics’ 15%, indicating slightly greater leverage, General Dynamics’ cash-to-assets ratio of 3% is lower than Lockheed Martin’s 4.5%, implying a smaller cash reserve.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The next day, authorities stopped vehicles being driven by Cruz's associates leaving a stash house.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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This Valentine’s Day, tap into your crafty side by making personalized pipes, rolling trays, or stash jars.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Since then, companies like Motorola Mobility, Allstate and Grainger have set up shop in the historic design center.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Twenty-five miles north of San Antonio, this community has quietly built up an impressive list of restaurants, shops, and other amenities over the past five years as its population has grown.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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One official familiar with the negotiations said the mere launch of Phase 2 talks would keep the truce intact, according to the language of the deal.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even her adult work, carefully hoarded by Richard over the years, remained vulnerable if something happened to their homes.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The action is also taking aim at those who illegally hoard licenses.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 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
Noun
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The tight egg supply caused by avian influenza, coupled with 23 consecutive months of high sales volume, has created a perfect storm in egg markets.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Here, 8x8-inch half-cinder blocks are artfully stacked to create stylish storage compartments for garden tools, art supplies, or refreshing snacks.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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This is more common in people with obesity and happens when fat accumulates in the liver.—
Lisa Rapaport,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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As on land, any monetary winnings in casinos at sea are ultimately up to chance (though points will accumulate based on their set earnings rates regardless).—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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