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stocking

[stok-ing] / ˈstɒk ɪŋ /
NOUN
leg covering
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The company is in talks with a national home-goods chain about stocking its clips – it has previously appeared in other chains such as Urban Outfitters.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

I’ve been primarily stocking up on — and eating — whole heads of garlic, which remain a kitchen essential year-round.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

On another Easter-related thread, a different commenter said: “We also throw in any leftover birthday favors and stocking stuffers.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Some officers are taking on second jobs or relying on donations, union officials say, and several major airports are collecting gift cards and stocking food pantries for TSA staff struggling without pay.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

She entered and picked up the undergarment and put the stocking back in the drawer and closed it.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner