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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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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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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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as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
preferred homemade bread to store brands
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Recent Examples of store
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
In Ocean Township, New Jersey, severe weather likely caused the roof of a BJ's Wholesale Club to partially collapse while 27 people were inside the store, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Michael Sorrentino.
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Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 June 2025
And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.
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Ivana Pino,
Fortune,
20 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Most of the sourdough breads on store shelves, however, include various other ingredients, most commonly yeast to speed up the rise and vinegar or lactic acid to boost sour flavor and also to stabilize the dough and lengthen its shelf life.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
In Ocean Township, New Jersey, severe weather likely caused the roof of a BJ's Wholesale Club to partially collapse while 27 people were inside the store, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Michael Sorrentino.
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Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
6 July 2026
Verb
Both the crust and this pie can be made ahead and stored, covered, in the freezer for up to four months.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
After flowering, the foliage continues to photosynthesize and generates energy, which is stored in the roots.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Adjective
The store cuts come months after Kroger announced two rounds of layoffs of an unspecified number of non-store workers this spring.
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Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 June 2025
And online and other non-store sales are expected to increase between 10% and 12%.
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Ivana Pino,
Fortune,
20 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
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An islandwide blackout plunged Cuba’s nearly 10 million residents into darkness Monday, exposing a crumbling power grid and dwindling fuel reserves as officials raced to restore electricity.
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The old power plants lack the reserve capacity to absorb glitches and breakdowns, which regularly cascade into the collapse of the entire grid or significant portions of it.
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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.
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Hardly anyone knew that the president himself was also building a stash of the cryptocurrency.
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An early-stage plan for roughly 280 apartments, including affordable units, and more than a dozen retail shops was recently unveiled in documents filed with the city, which were obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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The historic town center boasts a 13th-century bell tower and municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
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This version from Quince has a separate compartment for a laptop, as well as two separate sections to keep the remaining belongings organized.
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Beyond their cool-girl air, the shoes offer plenty of support and cushioning thanks to their plush insoles that keep your arches comfortable for hours of strutting.
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Europe often moves the other way, hoarding labor through downturns, and analysts count that instinct among the reasons its productivity has recently stalled.
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But now that someone is hoarding spoons, things are officially a disaster.
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.
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Any monetization of the strait would be a dramatic change from the situation before the war, when commercial ships carrying 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply transited the waterway without fees.
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The facility’s hot water supply was measured below proper hot water supply.
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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