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as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
her husband has a store of old magazines that he has been collecting for years
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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a store of quarters in the glove compartment for the parking meters
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as in shop
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
go to the grocery store for orange juice and eggs
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as in loads
a considerable amount
we laid by a store of food for the party
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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirrels commonly store nuts in the hollows of trees and other places to prepare for the winter
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as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
preferred homemade bread to store brands
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Recent Examples of store
Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Thanks to the best early Black Friday home deals, there’s no reason to be up at the crack of dawn or chasing down deals in store.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Chicken and eggs are smart protein choices for meal prep as they can be prepared ahead of time and stored in your fridge for a quick meal or snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
CBS News, 14 Apr. 2022
Bose began selling direct-to-consumer hearing aids for $849 a pair via its website and a limited number of other non-store channels last year.
—Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022
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Noun
Paltrow and Sheryl Crow were among those who spread the gospel of Imogene + Willie jeans, whose origins go back to its 12 South workshop and retail store.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Thanks to the best early Black Friday home deals, there’s no reason to be up at the crack of dawn or chasing down deals in store.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
All data collected must be stored securely and in compliance with any applicable data protection regulations.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Chicken and eggs are smart protein choices for meal prep as they can be prepared ahead of time and stored in your fridge for a quick meal or snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Motor vehicle sales were down 1.9%, and volatile non-store retail sales, or online sales, fell sharply at 6.4%.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2022
Bose began selling direct-to-consumer hearing aids for $849 a pair via its website and a limited number of other non-store channels last year.
—Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022
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Earlier this year, U.S. senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced The Bitcoin Act to Congress, calling for the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve to reduce the U.S.'s spiraling, near-$36 trillion national debt by buying 1 million bitcoin over five years.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The reserve was meant to provide protection to the region’s several endangered species, including the Cross River gorilla, one of the world’s rarest great apes.Saint Ekpali, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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An outer stash pocket stores wet skins, a helmet, or other quick-access items while keeping them out of the way of diagonal ski and vertical board carry.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Legend says the outlaw Butch Cassidy hid vast stashes of loot across the West.Ethan Blevins, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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With more states legalizing marijuana and cannabis shops ubiquitous, marijuana use is rising.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Being able to pick up shop and move closer to the craziness can be effective.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The engine of a good detective novel is the same engine that drives a good literary novel: There’s a mystery at the heart of all good stories that keeps the reader turning pages.Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Those who game regularly but don’t hoard too many digital titles will find this laptop to be a powerful companion. Don't forget to check out yesterday's Best Laptop Deal of the Day for October 21.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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In severe cases of hoarding, there is a risk of fire, injuries from falling, pest infestations and medical illness.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
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If a local resident needed supplies after closing time, McGee was expected to open the store.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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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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Total stockholders' equity increased by $50.1 million, mainly due to the proceeds from the stock offering, offset by an unearned ESOP and accumulated other comprehensive loss.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Between 1994 and 2023, North Korea accumulated a trade deficit with China of more than $20 billion.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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