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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the bride comes from good stock
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as in idiot
a stupid person
just sat there like a stock, staring at me blankly whenever I asked him a question
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
don't put any stock in her promises—she'll just tell you what she thinks you want to hear
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family is of mixed northern European stock
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the new study adds to the general stock of knowledge about genetic disorders
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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the conversation became interesting once we got beyond the stock niceties and observations about the weather
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as in to store
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Recent Examples of stock
Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
The bad news is that the VHS version, which was priced around $60, is already out of stock.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
Nicole Cobler, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
The selection is currently stocked with luxe finds from Dyson and Dr. Barbara Sturm and the pile of savings keeps growing by the minute.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But Vance is the country's second-highest ranking Republican and considered Trump's heir apparent, making the upcoming opportunities chances to glimpse the power the 40-year-old holds across the GOP to promote the incoming administration's goals but also his own stock beyond his formal role.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
The bad news is that the VHS version, which was priced around $60, is already out of stock.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
That super-stock Dodge was, too.
—Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
Verb
Demolition of the brand's longest-standing Austin location began in February 2022 and a small, temporary store — stocked with pre-cut produce and fewer options — opened across the street for shoppers during the construction period.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
The selection is currently stocked with luxe finds from Dyson and Dr. Barbara Sturm and the pile of savings keeps growing by the minute.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
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In this novel, Greg Heffley and his family decide to spend summer break with both Mom’s and Dad’s relatives.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Atkins was listed as a director at three different offshore entities either owned or affiliated with the Humphreys family.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The leaders of tomorrow will be those who embrace AI as a catalyst for growth, guiding their organizations with vision, agility, and confidence.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Virgo Check in with your brood or look up your family tree to get details on your ancestry.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Chickens Are Miniature Dinosaurs Beyond the anatomical and molecular evidence, chickens exhibit behavioral and neurological traits that echo their prehistoric ancestry, according to a December 2011 article published in Historical Biology.Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Thus, there could be support for oil prices in the short-term, perhaps adding $10 a barrel in the first half of 2025, but then an agreement would restore the sanctioned supply and bring pressure on the market later.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Testing has been so limited until now that scientists have not been able to get a clear picture of how much of the raw milk supply has been affected.Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Proton therapy is a more precise type of radiation with fewer side effects than conventional radiation therapy.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Unlike conventional tutoring, the latter revolved around hands-on, practical courses, teaching Vincent the ins and outs of fieldwork and international humanitarian law, including driving a four-wheel in the bushes, using a VHF radio, or passing through an army checkpoint safely.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Iron tests: These include tests for serum iron (the amount of iron in your blood), ferritin (a protein that stores iron), and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC, which measures how well your blood carries iron).Sarah Jividen, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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And because a big meal produces a huge spike in insulin, your body responds to the sugar and efficiently stores more body fat.Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Five numbers will be white balls ranging from numbers 1 to 69.James Powel, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hotel junk fees are still a thing: Here’s how to protect yourself At the helm of the FTC, Khan has been credited with ushering in a new era of anti-trust regulation, challenging the business models of major corporations in industries ranging from Big Tech to pharmaceuticals.Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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According to evidence introduced at trial, on May 29, 2023, the defendant provided alcohol to a minor female who was invited to spend the night at Hariprasad’s house by a minor female friend.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
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This is evident in the house and, later, in the greater town of Macondo.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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