STOCKPILE Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈstäk-ˌpī(-ə)l

Definition of stockpile

as in stash

a supply stored up and often hidden away an emergency stockpile of potable water and canned goods in the cellar

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verb

as in to store

to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place we should be able to stockpile enough vaccine for the upcoming flu season

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Noun

Yet Kyiv’s stockpile has dried up as the United States husbands an arsenal that has been significantly depleted by the Iran war. — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026 The attacks are exposing gaps in Saudi Arabia’s defenses and a depleted stockpile of missile interceptors. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

The positive is that both teams have stockpiled young talent while positioning themselves for a high draft pick. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The moon’s name refers to the time of year when hunters track and kill prey to stockpile meat for winter. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stockpile

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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

Though the hoard was discovered last year, officials only recently announced the find, calling it the largest coin hoard from the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian ever found in Germany.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
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

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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

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