stock up
phrasal verb
stocked up; stocking up; stocks up
: to get a large quantity of something for later use
—often + on
We made sure to stock up on food before the storm hit.
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The store just reopened, and is all stocked up and ready to roll.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
For uncovering great kids' items, thrift-store chain Goodwill says browsing themes, investing in classics, stocking up on essentials, and always keeping safety in mind.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Need to stock up on everyday cat essentials?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Building a Lodge arsenal in your kitchen all at once can cost a pretty penny, but thankfully Amazon just marked down a number of cast-iron pieces to stock up on best-sellers and make your everyday cooking a breeze.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
For uncovering great kids' items, thrift-store chain Goodwill says browsing themes, investing in classics, stocking up on essentials, and always keeping safety in mind.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Need to stock up on everyday cat essentials?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Building a Lodge arsenal in your kitchen all at once can cost a pretty penny, but thankfully Amazon just marked down a number of cast-iron pieces to stock up on best-sellers and make your everyday cooking a breeze.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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