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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
Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Supply stores, saloons, gambling businesses and laundries opened in make-shift towns all around the Sacramento River.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Ilya Likhov, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
This genius bag features five points of security, from slash-proof straps to lockable pockets, and the exterior is even made with RFID-blocking fabric that keeps your cards and other sensitive information safely stored away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
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
Delivering a feverish, raw-nerve performance sure to go down as one of the year’s greats, Byrne has never had a role even remotely this intense to prepare us for the emotional acrobatics her writer-director has in store.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Supply stores, saloons, gambling businesses and laundries opened in make-shift towns all around the Sacramento River.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
These systems can store energy during off-peak hours and release it during peak demand, reducing the load on power grids.
—Ilya Likhov, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
This genius bag features five points of security, from slash-proof straps to lockable pockets, and the exterior is even made with RFID-blocking fabric that keeps your cards and other sensitive information safely stored away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
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Four of the club’s five starters at catcher and in the infield are expected to return, but who ultimately grabs the second base job and the reserve spots behind them will likely be major storylines to follow once spring training begins.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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The reserve guard’s deep three-pointer with 1 minute 8 seconds left turned back the Trojans to give UCLA its fourth consecutive victory after the Bruins finished the game scoring nine of the final 13 points.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 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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For a growing segment of wine lovers today, the allure of wine isn’t the exclusivity or specificity outlined by traditional hierarchies or classifications, explains Oscar Salinas, co-owner of Los Naturales, a natural wine bar and bottle shop in Chicago.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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In a city like Tokyo, there’s an array of sushi bars and noodle shops to choose from, tucked away down the narrowest side streets and waiting for the adventurous traveler.—
Alex C. Park,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Unlike some knit caps, these winter beanies are fully lined with a warm, soft fleece fabric that retains heat, keeping your head and ears comfortable and protected on cold travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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While conventional wisdom might suggest keeping friendships and work separate, recent research suggests otherwise.—
Kathleen Shanley,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Accusations that one wealthy couple, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, have been hoarding water needed to fight the Southern California wildfires have been spreading widely online.—
Cait Bladt,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Smith was also investigating allegations that Trump had hoarded classified materials, but that section of Smith's work (Volume 2) will remain under wraps for now.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Items including socks, body wipes, no-rinse body and hair wash and adult incontinence supplies can be dropped off at 5685 La Jolla Blvd.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly made monetary donations to relief efforts, and donated clothing, children's items and other supplies.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
19 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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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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