HOARD Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈhȯrd

Definition of hoard

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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verb

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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Noun

The film follows a group of adults in an isolated Pennsylvania farmhouse, as hoards of flesh-eating ghouls overrun the country and infiltrate their residence. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Or AIs could take over the company that trained them and hoard resources. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Verb

Authorities from the Inland Valley Humane Society and Upland Animal Control rescued hundreds of cats in an animal-hoarding case tied to a Southern California nonprofit. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026 Others prepared to defend themselves and hoarded supplies as if for a siege. — Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hoard

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoard

Noun

Most notably, there’s a stash of pre-debut songs that show how broad his stylistic range was from the beginning, foreshadowing his later adventures in roots, country and pre-rock balladry.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
On the more practical side, wool felt wine markers are a great assist, or pick up a fancy bag of coffee to replenish their stash.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of stash

Noun

There are large helium reserves in Wyoming, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Utah.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
With debt levels now at more than 150% of GDP and foreign reserves down 50% since March, the kingdom is reportedly in talks for a cash infusion led by the UAE, according to Asharq Bloomberg.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reserve

Noun

The Patriot ammunition Ukraine needs is in short supply and is also required elsewhere in the world, Rubio said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Radar systems detect incoming threats and supply information that helps defensive missiles engage their targets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of supply

Verb

Rocks and plants The first method measures beryllium-10, an isotope that accumulates in the top few centimeters of rock that is exposed to the sky.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
Research has demonstrated the importance of initiating appropriate treatment early in the course of disease, before neurological damage accumulates.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of accumulate

Verb

Yet the organization has stockpiled plenty of starting pitching depth to give itself, at least, a foundation with which to work ahead of the ‘27 campaign.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Ukrainian officials have warned Russia is stockpiling ballistic missiles for more attacks in coming months.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of stockpile

Verb

The repairer reads these messages, communicates with customers directly, and sometimes learns the story behind a pair of jeans that has been treasured for decades.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Canes fans need not be reminded, but treasure every moment watching Toney.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

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