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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as in to store
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
Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration is providing an additional $500 million package in weapons and equipment to Ukraine from its existing military stockpiles, looking to further reinforce Kyiv’s military less than two weeks before President-elect Trump is set to take office.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
Earlier this week, New Jersey’s Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy pledged to begin stockpiling mifepristone as well, citing concerns over the incoming presidential administration.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The federal government already has two bird flu vaccine candidates, which use traditional vaccine technology, available in the nation's stockpile.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration is providing an additional $500 million package in weapons and equipment to Ukraine from its existing military stockpiles, looking to further reinforce Kyiv’s military less than two weeks before President-elect Trump is set to take office.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Several states, including Massachusetts, began stockpiling the drug after a federal court ruling in Texas blocked the FDA’s approval of mifepristone in April 2023.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
Earlier this week, New Jersey’s Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy pledged to begin stockpiling mifepristone as well, citing concerns over the incoming presidential administration.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article A man was arrested in connection with a robbery at a gas station in West Haven on Tuesday after he was allegedly found walking nearby with a stash of loose cash.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors accused him of being one of the masterminds of the insurrection, pointing out that at his command, the Oath Keepers had left a stash of weapons in a motel room across the Potomac from the Capitol.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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But instead of leaving, the quartet used a coat hanger to unlock the basement’s door and went downstairs, where food and some alcohol were stored.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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What does weight really tell us about our health? 01:41 CNN — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Michonne is then seen riding a horse straight toward a massive hoard of zombies, while Rick is seen standing on a riverbank across from the ruins of Philadelphia, trying to evade a Civic Republic Military helicopter.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Now, hoards of people are sharing their looks to watch Nosferatu, with their trench coats buttoned to the top.—
Quispe López,
Them,
3 Jan. 2025
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After consuming a lot of excess food or drink, how many toxins does the body accumulate?—
Vicky Vera,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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In a similar vein, Democrats say Hegseth lacks adequate experience and has accumulated too many damning claims against him.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Jan. 2025
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