Hoard

To collect and keep a lot of things, often more than you need, and sometimes hiding them away so others can’t see them.

Examples

• My little brother tends to hoard all his action figures in his room, creating a massive collection that he loves to show off to his friends during playdates.
• During the science fair, I discovered that some students chose to hoard unusual materials like old electronics and bottle caps to create innovative projects that really impressed the judges.
• While exploring the attic, I found my grandmother's old journals, and it became clear that she had a tendency to hoard memories, writing down every special moment she experienced throughout her life.

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