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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a hoard of empty yogurt containers in his basement workshop for storing whatnots
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as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
she couldn't find one pencil with an eraser in her entire hoard of pencil stubs
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
he's been hoarding empty yogurt containers all winter, with the intention of using them to start seedlings in the spring
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Recent Examples of hoard
Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
Two metal detectorists, John Crowe and David O’Hare, found the treasure hoard while searching private land on the island.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Alanna Durkin Richer, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Despite the price spikes, Nelson and Metz advised consumers against hoarding a perishable product like eggs, emphasizing that shortages typically pass quickly as retailers replenish their supplies.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The hoard, which was rooted in Dale’s autism spectrum disorder, was a large factor in his divorce from Darren’s mother, Celeste, and his difficult relationship with his two sons, Darren and Adam.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
Two metal detectorists, John Crowe and David O’Hare, found the treasure hoard while searching private land on the island.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
The indictment included dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records from his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., and obstructing federal efforts to get them back.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Despite the price spikes, Nelson and Metz advised consumers against hoarding a perishable product like eggs, emphasizing that shortages typically pass quickly as retailers replenish their supplies.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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These shades offer 100 percent UV protection and filter the reflective glare of the high-altitude sun reflecting off fresh stashes of powder.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Put on a favorite holiday playlist and make a stash of pretty handmade gift tags.Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Nations can add Bitcoin to diversify their reserves for future generations.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Canada has the world's only strategic reserve of maple syrup, while China has strategic reserves of metals, grains and even pork products.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The tote’s roomy design features two interior pockets and two exterior pockets to store your laptop, headphones, and wallet.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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Iron tests: These include tests for serum iron (the amount of iron in your blood), ferritin (a protein that stores iron), and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC, which measures how well your blood carries iron).Sarah Jividen, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thus, there could be support for oil prices in the short-term, perhaps adding $10 a barrel in the first half of 2025, but then an agreement would restore the sanctioned supply and bring pressure on the market later.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Testing has been so limited until now that scientists have not been able to get a clear picture of how much of the raw milk supply has been affected.Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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On average, playoff teams accumulated just 52.47 penalty yards per game.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Between one and two inches of snow may accumulate near Lafayette, Delphi and Kokomo.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pub landlords have reportedly started stockpiling the popular drink, a top seller in many establishments, and, as The Independent reports, have even introduced ration cards for customers to help stretch supplies throughout the festive season.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trump frequently touted the drug, and his administration, along with several other local and international governments, worked to stockpile the drug.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 25 years after the show first premiered, this show is still watched and re-watched regularly and these characters are deeply treasured by fans all around the world.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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Add a Pop of Turquoise Turquoise, a blue-green gemstone treasured for centuries, adds a welcome pop to any wardrobe — from a crisp white tee to a little black dress.Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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