stores 1 of 2

noun

Definition of storesnext
plural of store
1
as in reserves
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in hoards
a supply stored up and often hidden away keeps a store of quarters in the glove compartment for the parking meters

Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in shops
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers go to the grocery store for orange juice and eggs

Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in loads
a considerable amount we laid by a store of food for the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stores

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of store
1
as in keeps
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability we decided to store the lawn mower in the shed instead of the garage

Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in stashes
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stores
  1. keeps
  2. deals
  3. quantities
  4. accumulates
  5. hundreds
  6. piles
  7. chunks
  8. dozens
Verb
  • Many of today’s jobs are designed in a way that keeps us busy with daily tasks and putting out fires, leaving little time for the work that really matters.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Finding profitability is ultimately what keeps sustainability going.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of keeps
Noun
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The firm is the number one advisor for tech and life sciences IPOs and has overseen more than $500 billion worth of M&A deals since 2020.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of deals
Noun
  • Members have access to a Single Film Ticket pre-sale, and limited quantities of passes and packages remain on sale.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Try sprinkling ground flaxseed or chia seeds on granola and yogurt, and snack on small quantities of nuts during the day.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of quantities
Verb
  • The significant amount of pollen which accumulates on the wolves’ muzzles — and the fact that some individuals were seen visiting up to 30 different blooms in a single foray — could mean the wolves help pollinate the plant by transporting pollen from flower to flower, according to Sillero.
    Alex Rodway, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Discovery reveals visible gold in rock cores A gold vein is a geological feature where gold accumulates within cracks in underground rock.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of accumulates
Noun
  • Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With Macy’s, Sears, Kmart, RiteAid, CVS, Walgreens, Family Dollar and 99 Cents Only having closed or in the process of closing hundreds of stores, developers can gut and convert their space into residential use or demolish a big box and build anew.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hundreds
Noun
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of piles
Noun
  • The board voted on the plan in chunks because the proposal in its entirety proved to be so divisive among board members and the community.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, if you’re overwhelmed by your workload, try breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks.
    Q Hamirani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chunks
Noun
  • Over a dozen additional weapons were also recovered from the scene.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The answer—and her next move—could depend on the verdict of a trial against Le Pen and two dozen other National Rally party officials.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dozens
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near stores

storerooms

stores

storied

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Stores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stores. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on stores

Nglish: Translation of stores for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of stores for Arabic Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
naughty or nice
Are you naughty or nice? Quiz He's making a quiz, and checking it twice...