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the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time the new study adds to the general stock of knowledge about genetic disorders

Synonyms & Similar Words

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adjective

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stock
Noun
Former President Joe Biden also endorsed a ban on congressional stock trading during the final months of his administration. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 But immediately after that, a dip in Yahoo stock led its leader at the time, Terry Semel, to ask for a price adjustment. Steven Levy, Wired News, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
That super-stock Dodge was, too. Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020 And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life. Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
Verb
Amenities: Private parking, family rooms, spa, fitness center, restaurant, bar Bonus Tip: Check out Art Lounge’s extensive library stocked with over 2000 art books. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025 Courtesy of Emerald Cruise One enticing feature is a water sports platform, stocked with seabobs, kayaks, and other swim toys, which can be deployed in the warm-water destinations that are a calling card for Emerald. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
Noun
  • The family heard plates and glasses shatter — and then boots stomping up the stairs.
    Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The Greenville, South Carolina, man is survived by his wife and two children, according to an attorney hired by his family.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Perhaps what was most interesting about this year’s festivities were the colors and textures that were utilized to showcase the boisterous personalities and confidence of the players.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Correlation isn’t causation, but continuity and confidence just might be contagious.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Customers send vials of their saliva to 23andMe for results on ancestry and health.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
  • In Kevin Nguyen’s gripping novel, the U.S. government sets up internment camps for citizens of Vietnamese ancestry following a wave of terrorist attacks.
    Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Free stickers are also available at participating locations, while supplies last.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The cups are available for a limited time while supplies last.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Until Black Panther’s record breaking $235 million opening, conventional industry wisdom held that films with predominantly Black casts typically underperform financially overseas.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The conventional non-AI approach is the classic client-therapist relationship.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Reporters may be asked to unlock phones, laptops, or social media accounts, which could lead to sensitive material being copied or stored.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • To make your clothes last longer, wash them less frequently, use cold water, wash inside out, air dry and store them properly.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Prices for a dozen large Grade A eggs at an Aldi, Costco, Kroger, Target, Sam's Club, Walmart and Whole Foods on April 21 ranged from a low of $4.19 at Whole Foods to a high of $5.49 at Aldi.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The incidents range from minor vandalism, such as keying or graffiti, to more extreme cases like arson and drive-by shootings allegedly targeting Tesla vehicles.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Siba said the security forces inspected the document, searched the house for weapons and, finding none, told the family to remain inside.
    Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique house listings all over the country, and people were … well … impressed?
    TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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