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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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Among the hoard is Eugenius, an infamous ruler considered illegitimate by the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
Ryan Lucas, NPR, 5 Feb. 2025
What To Know Only one item remains in the five-year suit: whether China, which hoarded masks and other personal protective equipment, drove up costs for Missourians and put them at risk.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Defined by large-scale battles where the player controls a single combatant capable of wiping out hoards of foes at a clip with just a few button presses, the Warriors games (which include the parent series, multiple spin-offs, and those inspired by them) are pure power fantasy.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Among the hoard is Eugenius, an infamous ruler considered illegitimate by the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Trump was charged in two federal cases: for election interference in 2020 and for hoarding classified documents.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 5 Feb. 2025
What To Know Only one item remains in the five-year suit: whether China, which hoarded masks and other personal protective equipment, drove up costs for Missourians and put them at risk.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
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Caught at their peak in spring and meticulously hand-cleaned, these anchovies are bathed in refined olive oil, resulting in silky, umami-rich morsels that will leave you contemplating suitcase space for a stash.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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What makes a stash box especially great for Valentine’s Day is the ability to personalize it with your partner’s name, initials, or a cute message.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Aztecs cut into the lead with a 10-4 run behind the play of reserves Kaelyn Hamilton and Jazlen Green.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The South African story follows a young girl on a magical visit to a wildlife reserve that goes horribly wrong when she and the park ranger accompanying her are ambushed by poachers.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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Iron Mountain’s mine that stores government retirement records was ripped as an example of inefficiency by Musk during a visit to the Oval Office.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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Steiger suggests the fact that duvet covers can be stored more compactly than comforters might be contributing to their popularity in urban areas, where smaller living spaces often mean less storage area.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2025
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The local chapter collected essential supplies through its recent Mothers’ Meeting and a dedicated trip to Los Angeles.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The gas supply would be enough to generate as much as 1.2 gigawatts of electric power for at least 10 years, according to the statement.—
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11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Yes, those picks are great, and Dubas has done a fine job of accumulating them.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The problem, Haynes said, is that the snow is not accumulating in abundance.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Having a player who can provide such positional versatility is surely every manager’s dream: providing an extra layer of depth in the squad without stockpiling talent unnecessarily.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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With a dominant offensive line and general manager Brad Holmes stockpiling skill-position talent, the Lions emerged from the cellar after four consecutive last-place finishes in the NFC North.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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After treasuring it for a year, the family donated the bear to the Smithsonian in 1964.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
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This man should treasure the love that his partner is offering them.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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