stockpiled

verb

past tense of stockpile
as in stored
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place we should be able to stockpile enough vaccine for the upcoming flu season

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Recent Examples of stockpiled Amazon had also stockpiled inventory ahead of the tariffs, limiting its exposure from the start. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Ecuador is considered to be a logistical hub for drug trafficking, where drugs are stockpiled, stored and distributed via Central American routes mainly to the United States, though narcotics are also shipped to Europe. — CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Tanya stockpiled mozzarella sticks and Gatorade, while Pat smuggled in a peanut butter protein bar and a bottle of water for the three-hour tour. — Matt Minton, Variety, 22 July 2026 Records showing the Cuban government has secretly stockpiled cash as people on the island cook their food over firewood has only deepened the sentiment that the government in Havana must go. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Deierlein says that sometimes the live load limit can be exceeded during renovations because construction materials may be stockpiled inside a building while work is ongoing. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 July 2026 Part of the reason the Hornets have stockpiled draft capital is to have it at their disposal to use as bargaining chips to get a prospective deal done. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026 The Vikings stockpiled their depth at tackle with Van Demark and Tiernan to ensure the drop-off won’t torpedo the offense. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 June 2026 According to authorities, the two teenagers behind the violence stockpiled dozens of guns and live-streamed the shooting. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockpiled
  1. stored
  2. stashed
  3. hoarded
  4. accumulated
Verb
  • Solar supplies the electricity, lithium-ion batteries can respond over shorter periods, and the zinc system extends stored power further into the day.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • State and federal prosecutors allege the fire destroyed about $500 million in paper products stored inside and caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to the building.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stored
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  • Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a jaw-dropping amount of Chamberlain sculpture stashed away there.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of stashed
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  • The adventures of Addison’s titular shilling include being hoarded, offered as a bribe, and sent as an insulting accompaniment to a letter disinheriting a son.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Though biological weapons are banned by international law, a handful of countries, including Russia, Syria, and North Korea, have developed and hoarded contagious pathogens.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoarded
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  • In Cam Miller’s first start at quarterback against the Giants, the Dolphins’ offense had accumulated 102 yards by game’s end.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • As someone who played in the NFL for 10 seasons, which covered 133 regular season games, Marshall Newhouse accumulated more hits than could be recorded.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accumulated

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“Stockpiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockpiled. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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