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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
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Clean pans were stored on an unapproved dirty drainage board.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
Retail sales strong year-over-year Retail sales categories that performed well year-over-year (YoY) in April include non-store commerce and apparel/accessories, up 11.3% and 11.2% respectively.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 17 May 2022
See All Example Sentences for store
Noun
What is happening with store prices for milk, butter and cheese?
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Here, the ski concierge can prepare and store all your gear for you, arrange Salomon demo rentals, and even tune equipment with their world-class Wintersteiger Jupiter machine (the same one used by World Cup racers).
—Adjective
Choose from a selection of popular and high-performing stocks, or let your recipient pick their own investment with a choose-your-own-adventure card. Give your recipient a host of options with a multi-store gift card.
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The local police department has its own law enforcement academy, called the Michael Haen Police Academy in remembrance of a reserve officer who was accidentally shot and killed on duty in 1978, according to KCKPD.—
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Celebrini is excited to see forwards Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev near a return to the active roster after spending the last four weeks on injured reserve.—
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The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.—
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There’s also an interior stash pocket for the removable, cinchable hood.—
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She’s been in business since the ’90s, and men honestly don’t have that many places to shop.—
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The men who worked with her grandfather were in vocational training—more than twenty inmates worked in the shop—which had become part of Parchman.—
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
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There’s live music, 70+ vendors, a Biz Kidz Market and loads of family-friendly activities to keep the entire family entertained for hours.—
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The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.—
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Comfort classics like the Hoka Women’s Bondi 9s and New Balance Women's Fresh Foam Arishi V4s will keep your feet cushioned, supported, and pain-free on long travel days.—
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This year Project Pan is reaching viral status on TikTok, with younger audiences—yes, even those Drunk Elephant–hoarding Sephora tweens—pledging to use up their products.—
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Court papers said Gerlach hoarded more than 100 sets of human remains in his home.—
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.—
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
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That has been largely driven by the milk supply.—
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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