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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Thinning Russian air defense stockpiles and Ukraine's ever-increasing drone production have helped Kyiv seize new momentum this year, with analysts and some regional leaders seeing the tide slowly turn away from Russia's favor. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Russia has converted its Soviet-era bomb stockpile into precision glide weapons, continuously upgrading them for greater range and resistance to electronic warfare, and reportedly launched more than 1,800 in early June. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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Maribel Flores, who works security at a building along the route, said her property planned to stockpile 30 bags of the stuff by Thursday morning. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 June 2026 While Sam Dickinson is a very good defense prospect, the Sharks need to continue stockpiling high-end, mobile defensemen to consistently get the puck to their dynamos up front. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stockpile

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While Trader Joe’s mini ice cream cones are delicious, the ALDI version manages to feel just as premium while giving you four extra cones for the same price—a win-win for my freezer stash.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Hardly anyone knew that the president himself was also building a stash of the cryptocurrency.

— Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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In addition, the tritium is far safer compared to historical alternatives because beta particles cannot penetrate human skin, and the gas is securely stored in the form of a solid metal hydride foil, eliminating the danger of leakage or explosion.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Big batteries, which store energy when the sun isn’t shining and wind isn’t blowing, are fixing renewables’ intermittency issues.

— Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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