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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Make sure your New Year’s Eve is filled with bubbly cheer by stocking up on your favorite drinks before the clock strikes midnight. —

Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024 Sure, Costco is great for stocking up on household essentials and pantry staples, but the retailer also has a trove of name-brand products sold at competitive prices. —

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024 Best Toy Deals Keep your top gift-giving status by stocking up on toys for upcoming birthdays and other celebrations. —

Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024 Every February, Americans stock up on chips and dip and hunker down in front of the TV to watch the biggest event in advertising — the Super Bowl. —

Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stock up