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noun

Definition of storenext
1
as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need her husband has a store of old magazines that he has been collecting for years

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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away keeps a store of quarters in the glove compartment for the parking meters

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3
as in shop
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers go to the grocery store for orange juice and eggs

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as in loads
a considerable amount we laid by a store of food for the party

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store

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verb

ˈstȯr How to pronounce store (audio)
1
as in to keep
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability we decided to store the lawn mower in the shed instead of the garage

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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place squirrels commonly store nuts in the hollows of trees and other places to prepare for the winter

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store

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adjective

as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers preferred homemade bread to store brands

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Recent Examples of store
Noun
Its thrift store is stocked with clothes and items collected during student move-outs when many items get left behind, including Halloween costumes and accessories. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 Hot Topic has more than 615 stores and BoxLunch more than 280. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
Doing so permanently deletes all locked chats, any memories stored only within locked chats, and files or other content protected only by the previous PIN. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Personal water bottles were stored at the kitchen’s prep table. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The store cuts come months after Kroger announced two rounds of layoffs of an unspecified number of non-store workers this spring. — Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 June 2025 And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%. — Ivana Pino, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for store
Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
  1. reserve
  2. stash
  3. shop
  4. loads
  5. keep
  6. hoard
  7. bought
  8. supply
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
  • 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
  • People have used Muse to hunt for niche photography gear, shop for new car tires and guide them through Burgundy’s vineyards.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Tied to the 50th anniversary of Burton, the snowboard brand is launching an archive shop on Depop.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of shop
Noun
  • Cranes lift 200-ton loads at mountain bridge site The R4300-200 has a maximum lifting capacity of 200 metric tons (220 US tons) and an 80-meter jib (262 feet).
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Its remaining civil rights workers have described untenable case loads and pressure to dismiss complaints.
    — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • His critics see a president who failed to tame inflation and keep America out of overseas conflicts, and whose agenda has fueled higher prices as the war with Iran appears to be at a stalemate.
    — JOSH BOAK, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The effort is meant to bring new jobs and millions of dollars to the state as the GOP seeks to keep control of both chambers in the midterm elections next month.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of keep
Verb
  • Fungi can artificially inflate the price by hoarding the phosphorus in their network and then driving the price of it, waiting basically until the plant is able to provide more carbon in return.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Unlicensed resellers face arrest, and stations caught hoarding can lose their license under the new measures.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of hoard
Adjective
  • The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
  • Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
Definition of bought
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

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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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