stock up

verb

stocked up; stocking up; stocks up
: to get a large quantity of something for later use
—often + on
We made sure to stock up on food before the storm hit.

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Right now, shoppers are stocking up on gorgeous dresses in spades for less than $50. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 But now, there’s news that Apple, for one, will use Intel, and that has driven Intel stock up a lot. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 At 32% off, this bundle is an easy way to stock up on reading material without carrying around a stack of books. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Consider this your sign to stock up on lightweight tops, breezy travel pants, and other warm-weather staples at discounts reaching up to 78 percent off. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stock up

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