stock up
phrasal verb
stocked up; stocking up; stocks up
: to get a large quantity of something for later use
—often + on
We made sure to stock up on food before the storm hit.
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On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Hana help caller and first time mom Mara stock up on nourishing, freezer-friendly meals for when her baby arrives.
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Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
Paul Kirkwood, a meteorologist at the agency's Fort Worth office says That gives people enough time to stock up on groceries and supplies.
—Nate Perez, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Already, businesses are stocking up on inventory to get ahead of potential tariffs, driving up commodity prices.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The stock up 9% in three months, flat over the past month and up about 34% in the last year.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
Paul Kirkwood, a meteorologist at the agency's Fort Worth office says That gives people enough time to stock up on groceries and supplies.
—Nate Perez, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Already, businesses are stocking up on inventory to get ahead of potential tariffs, driving up commodity prices.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The stock up 9% in three months, flat over the past month and up about 34% in the last year.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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