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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the bride comes from good stock
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as in idiot
a stupid person
just sat there like a stock, staring at me blankly whenever I asked him a question
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
don't put any stock in her promises—she'll just tell you what she thinks you want to hear
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his family is of mixed northern European stock
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the new study adds to the general stock of knowledge about genetic disorders
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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
the conversation became interesting once we got beyond the stock niceties and observations about the weather
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as in to store
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Recent Examples of stock
Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Economists say odds of one in the US are 'very high.'
Stock winners and losers Wednesday
Pharmaceutical stocks were mixed Wednesday after Trump said Tuesday night that the industry could face fresh tariffs.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Courtesy of Emerald Cruise One enticing feature is a water sports platform, stocked with seabobs, kayaks, and other swim toys, which can be deployed in the warm-water destinations that are a calling card for Emerald.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Apple stock, a staple investment of many mutual funds and 401(k) funds, dropped by another 5 percent on Tuesday, which allowed Microsoft to surpass it as the world’s most valuable public company.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Economists say odds of one in the US are 'very high.'
Stock winners and losers Wednesday
Pharmaceutical stocks were mixed Wednesday after Trump said Tuesday night that the industry could face fresh tariffs.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
That super-stock Dodge was, too.
—Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 6 Aug. 2020
And the reassuringly stock characters require no special actorly finesse to bring to life.
—Ben Brantley, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2020
Verb
Amenities: Private parking, family rooms, spa, fitness center, restaurant, bar
Bonus Tip: Check out Art Lounge’s extensive library stocked with over 2000 art books.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Courtesy of Emerald Cruise One enticing feature is a water sports platform, stocked with seabobs, kayaks, and other swim toys, which can be deployed in the warm-water destinations that are a calling card for Emerald.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stock
Noun
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The family heard plates and glasses shatter — and then boots stomping up the stairs.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Greenville, South Carolina, man is survived by his wife and two children, according to an attorney hired by his family.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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This uncertainty is eroding confidence in traditional safe-haven assets, contributing to broader market instability.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Customers send vials of their saliva to 23andMe for results on ancestry and health.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
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In Kevin Nguyen’s gripping novel, the U.S. government sets up internment camps for citizens of Vietnamese ancestry following a wave of terrorist attacks.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The pause is temporary, and tariffs on Chinese goods—which include categories that affect the food supply—are still high.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Until Black Panther’s record breaking $235 million opening, conventional industry wisdom held that films with predominantly Black casts typically underperform financially overseas.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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At a computer convention, Trent (Fleck) expresses excitement over programs that Josh (Macer) has devised for keyboard, mimicking conventional instrumentation.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To make your clothes last longer, wash them less frequently, use cold water, wash inside out, air dry and store them properly.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reporters may be asked to unlock phones, laptops, or social media accounts, which could lead to sensitive material being copied or stored.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Prices among the units range from $6 million to more than $12 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Estimates for these items range from $500 to more than $25,000.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Siba said the security forces inspected the document, searched the house for weapons and, finding none, told the family to remain inside.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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There was the infamous time McMahon punished Triple H for hugging Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Shawn Michaels in the center of the ring at a house show, breaking kayfabe when this was something wrestlers didn't do.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stock. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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