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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a hoard of empty yogurt containers in his basement workshop for storing whatnots
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as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
she couldn't find one pencil with an eraser in her entire hoard of pencil stubs
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
he's been hoarding empty yogurt containers all winter, with the intention of using them to start seedlings in the spring
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Recent Examples of hoard
Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The Viking Age lasted from roughly 800 A.D. to 1050 A.D., meaning that the hoard dates back to the later part of the era.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 14 June 2025
The documents also detailed Hamas’ efforts to keep traders from hoarding goods and charging inflated prices for them.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Tim Cook is going to have to use the company’s massive cash hoard to buy its way into AI as its internal efforts fail to generate adequate innovation.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The Viking Age lasted from roughly 800 A.D. to 1050 A.D., meaning that the hoard dates back to the later part of the era.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
One of the most memorable scenes from You've Got Mail features Kathleen (Ryan) chastising Joe (Tom Hanks) for hoarding all of the caviar instead of using it as a garnish.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 14 June 2025
The documents also detailed Hamas’ efforts to keep traders from hoarding goods and charging inflated prices for them.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard
Noun
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Thousands of tons of drugs have moved through the city over the decades, hidden in vehicle compartments, in suburban stash houses and semitrailer loads of everything from avocados to live sheep.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Most upside: Tyler Conklin, LAC Most value: Mike Gesicki, CIN Biggest sleeper: Tyler Conklin, LAC Best stash: Michael Mayer, LV For several years, Conklin has been productive and underappreciated.—
Jeff Haverlack,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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There were extra demands on the banking system because of insurance company losses against the San Francisco earthquake, and Cortelyou reinforced the requirement to base reserves in federal bonds.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Those reserves might come in handy based on the rest of North Dakota’s economic picture, which is not pretty.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Artifacts and materials that were recovered during previous excavations of the area and stored in the Capitoline museum warehouses above have been brought down to the tunnels to be studied in their original context, D’Ambrosia says.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Plus, the armrests are extra wide and can be used to hold drinks, and the chairs are weather-resistant, foldable, and easy to store.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
Noun
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These solutions enabled companies to reduce lead times, decrease working capital requirements, and improve uptime by ensuring the availability of supply for critical parts. 2024: Strategic Necessity Achieved 2024 marked the inflection point at which AI became integral to supply chain resilience.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The 2025 edition of Code Moo returns to on Tuesday, July 15, promising free food while supplies last.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The Netscape engineer would surf successive technology waves, accumulating equity stakes that India couldn't match.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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During his Michigan career, Wilson often feasted on slants and other in-breaking routes, while also accumulating a lot of yards after the catch.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Warehouse space across the U.S. has risen to levels unseen in more than a decade as tariff pressures led businesses to stockpile inventory in their existing facilities, while pumping the breaks on any new leasing activity.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 July 2025
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Others note that many importers stockpiled goods in anticipation of incoming tariffs, muting the near-term effects of the duties on prices.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Presumably, many more are still treasured as heirlooms.—
Karin Wulf,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 July 2025
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Ron Duke treasured the Guadalupe River more than anything.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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“Hoard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoard. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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