as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
an emergency stockpile of potable water and canned goods in the cellar
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to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
we should be able to stockpile enough vaccine for the upcoming flu season
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Recent Examples of stockpile
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Another would require the secretary to consult with permitting agencies on NEPA reviews for projects (namely mines) that would increase domestic availability of critical materials for the stockpile.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Alicia Wallace, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Ukrainian officials have warned recently that Russia was stockpiling cruise and ballistic missiles, presumably for another pre-winter aerial campaign against Ukraine's power grid.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In Syria, after Assad's removal, Israel has launched more than 300 bombing runs to eliminate any remnants of Syria's air force, navy, missile arsenal, and chemical weapons stockpile.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Another would require the secretary to consult with permitting agencies on NEPA reviews for projects (namely mines) that would increase domestic availability of critical materials for the stockpile.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Some business owners have started stockpiling popular products — specifically tequila, which can be made only in Mexico — and taking other actions to help stave off potential price hikes.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Ukrainian officials have warned recently that Russia was stockpiling cruise and ballistic missiles, presumably for another pre-winter aerial campaign against Ukraine's power grid.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 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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And because a big meal produces a huge spike in insulin, your body responds to the sugar and efficiently stores more body fat.Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Headquartered in Verona, Epic now stores the medical records of more than 250 million patients, according to its website.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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Limos provide a front-row seat to the hysteria as hoards of humanity heave themselves at the windows, mouths agape in shock or screams.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 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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The fund had accumulated around $54,828 by December 12 at around 4 p.m. ET.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpile. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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