How to Use stock up in a Sentence

stock up

phrasal verb
  • Be sure to stock up for your home and kitchen while the deals last.
    Claire Peltier, ABC News, 28 June 2024
  • Now’s the time to stock up on what’s sure to be one of fall’s biggest trends.
    Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
  • The next 48 hours are a great time to stock up on some of the cult-favorite brand’s bestsellers.
    Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024
  • Needless to say, now is the perfect time to stock up on a fresh pair of kicks.
    Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Many had rushed to stock up on food and supplies over the weekend.
    Nectar Gan, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
  • This is the perfect stop to stock up on snacks for the drive or even for treats later on.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Or stock up for less and grab a two-pack of sweatshirts for as little as $11 apiece.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Most of the treasures are just stocked up in piles, awaiting for their chance to impress.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
  • So head to the craft store to stock up on supplies and get ready for a Halloween crafting-palooza!
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the best times of year to stock up on new pieces for your home and wardrobe.
    Ellen McAlpine, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • So as Hoosiers stock up on bird seeds, here are some tips on how to keep those feeders clean.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Someone had the idea of using the money to stock up on tampons and pads for the bathroom.
    Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Time to stock up on wins for the long, demanding summer.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
  • Hospitals have now had to stock up on the 10-mL vials that patients use at home.
    Elaine Chen, STAT, 17 July 2024
  • To brace for the storms, the 27-year-old stocked up on groceries and prepared to stay at home for several days.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • In the meantime, stock up on crusty bread, dust off your ladles, and get in the kitchen with our favorite easy soup and stew recipes.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Venus’ entrance to Pisces is a good time to stock up on beauty or art supplies.
    USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The village of Two Harbors is there as well, with a general store to stock up on goods.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Berkshire may be taking some profits with the bank stock up 27.4% so far this year.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 July 2024
  • Streamers like Netflix are stocking up on more of these kinds of events.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
  • But that’s not stopping us from stocking up and splurging on some of the best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2023.
    Porter Simmons, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
  • This gives most buyers at least a full three months to tuck away their copycat Girl Scout recipes and stock up on the real deal.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
  • And Nvidia’s quarterly earnings show no sign that the rush to stock up on AI chips isn’t slowing down.
    Alena Botros, Fortune, 16 June 2024
  • Join me in stocking up on these teeny-tiny fawn and fungi friends, which make for the most adorable gift for the reader in your life.
    Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
  • And now’s the time to stock up on a few essential spring garden tools to properly prep your lawn.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
  • With thousands of deals ahead of Labor Day weekend, now is the best time to stock up on all of your must-have items at Target.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Gazans were able to go out to stock up on essentials, though long lines remained and goods were in short supply.
    Jeremy White, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Amazon shoppers are clearly stocking up for fall, as more than 400 pairs have sold in the past month.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Those earnings figures sent the stock up some 8%, according to the Wall Street Journal.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The men were all feeling sleep-deprived this week, so Gary and Charles L. stocked up on some sleep aids — melatonin, ear plugs, etc. — at the drugstore.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024

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