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in stock

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  1. Available for sale or use, on hand, as in We have several dozen tires in stock. The antonym, out of stock, means “not available for sale,” usually only temporarily. For example, This item is out of stock now, but we expect a new order next week. [Early 1600s]

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It’s already reflected in stock prices, and investors gain no advantage when basing their stock selections on it.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 4, 2026

Otherwise, they would already be reflected in stock prices.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The annual disclosure arrived a month after a separate report showed a surge in stock trading by the president in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Much of Zaslav’s compensation is in stock options and equity awards, the value of which soared after Paramount offered to buy Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

At the first hat shop I went in and bought the widest hat in stock and put it on.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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