What is another word for buying up?
Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪɪŋ ˈʌp] (IPA) 
Buying up refers to the act of purchasing or acquiring a large quantity of something, often with the intent of controlling the supply or market. Synonyms for buying up include stocking up, hoarding, accumulating, amassing, procuring, obtaining, and collecting. These words all share the idea of collecting or obtaining something in large quantities, but each has its own connotation. Stocking up implies preparing for a future need, while hoarding suggests a selfish or excessive accumulation beyond what is necessary. Amassing and accumulating are more neutral terms used to describe the accumulation of goods, while procuring and obtaining convey a sense of intentionality and purpose in obtaining something. Collecting implies a more leisurely, hobbyist acquisition of goods.
