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stockpiled

[ˈstɒk.paɪld]

stockpiled Definition

to accumulate a large stock of goods or materials for future use or sale.

Using stockpiled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stockpiled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company stockpiled supplies before the hurricane hit.

  • Example

    The government has been stockpiling weapons in preparation for war.

  • Example

    The farmer stockpiled hay for the winter months.

stockpiled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stockpiled

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Summary: stockpiled in Brief

The verb 'stockpile' [ˈstɒk.paɪld] means to accumulate a large stock of goods or materials for future use or sale. It is often used in the context of preparing for emergencies or shortages, as in 'The company stockpiled supplies before the hurricane hit.' Synonyms include 'hoard' and 'store.'

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