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as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
her husband has a store of old magazines that he has been collecting for years
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as in stash
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a store of quarters in the glove compartment for the parking meters
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as in shop
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
go to the grocery store for orange juice and eggs
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as in loads
a considerable amount
we laid by a store of food for the party
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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirrels commonly store nuts in the hollows of trees and other places to prepare for the winter
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as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
preferred homemade bread to store brands
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Recent Examples of store
Hannah Peart, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
In 2018, while still owned by Ermenegildo Zegna, the brand opened a store at 37 Albemarle Street in Mayfair, which was designed by then-creative director Simon Holloway.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Well, there’s a different issue for houseplant parents who must wander their indoor jungles with watering cans, misters, fertilizers and pruners and then find a place to store them.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
CBS News, 14 Apr. 2022
Bose began selling direct-to-consumer hearing aids for $849 a pair via its website and a limited number of other non-store channels last year.
—Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022
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Noun
Mehmet Aslan / Anadolu via Getty Images The cans, which have been on sale since early October, can only be found in local stores in and around Como.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
In 2018, while still owned by Ermenegildo Zegna, the brand opened a store at 37 Albemarle Street in Mayfair, which was designed by then-creative director Simon Holloway.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Tip For Freezing Cooked Butternut Squash Make sure the butternut squash had a chance to cool down completely before storing it in a heavy-duty freezer bag or airtight container.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Well, there’s a different issue for houseplant parents who must wander their indoor jungles with watering cans, misters, fertilizers and pruners and then find a place to store them.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Motor vehicle sales were down 1.9%, and volatile non-store retail sales, or online sales, fell sharply at 6.4%.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2022
Bose began selling direct-to-consumer hearing aids for $849 a pair via its website and a limited number of other non-store channels last year.
—Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for store
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That much was evident Saturday when the 49ers, as expected, took running back Christian McCaffrey off the injured reserve list and placed him on the 53-man roster.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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An outer stash pocket stores wet skins, a helmet, or other quick-access items while keeping them out of the way of diagonal ski and vertical board carry.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Legend says the outlaw Butch Cassidy hid vast stashes of loot across the West.Ethan Blevins, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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With more states legalizing marijuana and cannabis shops ubiquitous, marijuana use is rising.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Being able to pick up shop and move closer to the craziness can be effective.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Or are they plagued by all the same problems of online dating — flighty matches, algorithms designed to keep you on the apps, and a lot of heartache and dissatisfaction?Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Those who game regularly but don’t hoard too many digital titles will find this laptop to be a powerful companion. Don't forget to check out yesterday's Best Laptop Deal of the Day for October 21.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024
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In severe cases of hoarding, there is a risk of fire, injuries from falling, pest infestations and medical illness.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
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Many kitchen supply stores, such as Sur La Table and Eatly, offer classes.Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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The other factor is the failure of the Biden administration to put an end to the Israeli wars that caused the deaths of more than 43,000 Palestinians by continuing supplies of weapons.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Over his four-year major-league career, Kim has accumulated 48 defensive runs saved — 24 at shortstop, 15 at second base, nine at third base — and 78 steals.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Home Depot The billionaire, a major donor to Republican politicians, accumulated his fortune by starting The Home Depot with Arthur Blank in 1978, with the two building the hardware store into a giant retail chain that now operates 2,300 stores and employs more than 500,000.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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