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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
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Like Wells, many business owners are thinking of pulling back: perhaps shrink the store's selection so there's less to ship, freeze hiring, pause advertising or developing new products — stop growing and go into survival mode.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Raw sausage was stored over fruits in a freezer, and raw eggs were stored above butter in a refrigerator.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for store
Noun
Gabbay said Off-White has a second store in Miami, and another store is planned at the Miami Design District in October.
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These finds suggest Ramesseum was not just a religious center but also a hub for storing and redistributing goods, archaeologists said.
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Motor vehicle sales were down 1.9%, and volatile non-store retail sales, or online sales, fell sharply at 6.4%.
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Industry leaders can seize this opportunity to modernize outdated systems, build a strategic reserve of essential APIs and invest in domestic manufacturing.—
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Brooklyn’s bench dropped 66 points, and each reserve finished in double figures.—
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The men transported migrants by sharing routes, guides, stash houses, trucks and trailers to consolidate costs and minimize risks, according to court records.—
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In the film, upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray.—
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But the storefront at 231 W. 47th St. has been cleared out, the sign removed from the facade and the shop has been removed from the company’s website.—
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The Sacramento doughnut shop received a red placard and temporarily closed its doors after inspectors discovered that a toilet was inoperable.—
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Initiatives that address trauma and prevent further harm are needed to keep youths engaged in their education and reduce the cycle of violence in our communities.—
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Mascherano was also pleased that Miami kept a clean sheet, thanks in large part to seven saves by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.—
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There is no serious evidence of starvation in Gaza, and what food scarcity does exist can be attributed to Hamas pillaging and hoarding aid.—
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Unfortunately, that owner lived in a home that was overwhelmed by hoarding and she was infested with fleas as a result.—
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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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More recently, though, in early April, a USDA report said egg supplies are on the rise, which could be a bright point for consumers still dealing with inflation.—
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The pause is temporary, and tariffs on Chinese goods—which include categories that affect the food supply—are still high.—
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According to the National Weather Service, 2 to 3 feet of snow accumulated in the Sierra Nevada at elevations of 7,000 feet and higher from Sunday through Tuesday.—
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Brushes Some pool cleaners are equipped with brushes that help scrub away grime, algae and other unsightly material that has accumulated on the surfaces of your pool.—
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“Store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/store. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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