Collocations for "hoard"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "hoard" in context.
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hoard
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- hoard away [nuts, food] for winter
- hoards away (all) her money
- hoarded [them] away for later
- hoard [food, supplies] during
- hoarded by (private) collectors
- hoarded (away) in secret
- hoarded away for years
- hoard [money, wealth] (for the future)
- has been hoarding (money) for years
- a hoard of [cash, jewels, gold]
- are sitting on hoards of...
- [got away, ran off] with a hoard (of jewels)
- won a hoard of [medals, prizes]
- a cash hoard of [$3 million]
- hoards of [fans, protesters, locals]
- (tried to) [hold back, fend off] the hoard (of fans)
- to [satisfy, placate] the hoards
'hoard' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):