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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
Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the hoard is worth more than $1 million.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Apparently, Leon’s been hoarding all the heat, and everybody strips out of their indoor winter wear to hear the rundown of this week’s case.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Various sources note the Hoxne Hoard as the largest hoard of Roman treasure ever found in Britain.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the hoard is worth more than $1 million.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Apparently, Leon’s been hoarding all the heat, and everybody strips out of their indoor winter wear to hear the rundown of this week’s case.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
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Alphonse awarded the winners prizes from his personal stash of rap ephemera—the best might have been a DVD of Mr. 305: The Pitbull Story.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2024
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Each mattress includes a water/dirt-resistant washable cover and an integrated phone/EDC stash pocket.New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks found unexpected contributions from their bench, which outscored the Sixers’ reserves for just the fourth time this season.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Indonesia sits on vast reserves of natural resources, including nickel, used to make batteries for electric vehicles.Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 16 Jan. 2025
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Cooking the pasta separately from the soup prevents it from overcooking, becoming mushy, and continuing to absorb up the broth when stored.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Mayotte issued a red alert and people were ordered to stay in their homes or find a solid shelter, and store food and water, as Tropical Storm Dikeledi brought heavy rains and strong winds to once again pound France’s poorest territory.Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Roger Valdez thinks, writes, works on housing, and advocates for progressive supply side solutions to inflation.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Still, a dry start to the water year in Southern California could mean looming supply shortfalls.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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In Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier counties in West Virginia, a warning is in effect until 7 p.m. EST Saturday, with between 5 and 7 inches of snow expected, and in northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia, up to 6 inches of snow is forecast to accumulate.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Temperatures in the Fort Worth area remain around freezing, and the precipitation could cause a small amount of additional ice to accumulate bridges and overpasses.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Peterson must balance stockpiling assets for years to come while not sabotaging the present and the team’s development under first-year coach Charles Lee.Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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To the contrary, the growing integration of cryptoassets of all kinds throughout mainstream financial markets and transactions indicates that the appetite and interest for stockpiling crypto is only growing.Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The banter in the green rooms before and after a show are core memories that all of us comics will treasure forever.Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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