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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With the stock up 60% year-to-date, the momentum may continue.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Don’t forget to also stock up on cleaning tools like microfiber cloths, sponges, spray bottles and gloves.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Amazon's February Baby Sale event is the perfect time to stock up on gear to help new dads feel up to the task.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Some supermarkets have been closed, Australian broadcaster ABC News reported, after essential supplies ran out as people stocked up.
—Reuters, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Don’t forget to also stock up on cleaning tools like microfiber cloths, sponges, spray bottles and gloves.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Amazon's February Baby Sale event is the perfect time to stock up on gear to help new dads feel up to the task.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Some supermarkets have been closed, Australian broadcaster ABC News reported, after essential supplies ran out as people stocked up.
—Reuters, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Stock up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20up. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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