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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For example, American Express currently allows cardholders to opt in to receive $25 back on a $125 purchase at Zappos or $25 back on $125 spent at Drunk Elephant — perfect places to stock up on gifts for multiple people on your list. Check your hotel rewards, too! Alex Apatoff, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 Cle Cosmetics are also heavily discounted, so there is no time like the present to stock up. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 Refresh your pantry and stock up on kitchen supplies before the holiday season kicks into full gear, and save up to 81% on best-selling items until tonight. Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024 Hill House’s annual sale is a great place to stock up on the internet-famous Nap Dress, considering everything is 30% off. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stock up 

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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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