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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
stowed candy bars, which were forbidden at the summer camp, under a board in the cabin's floor
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Recent Examples of stow
Amazon has also been getting help from robots to stow items in warehouses, a task previously done by humans, and leverages machine learning to optimize inventory placement and demand forecasting.
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The lander, renamed the Carl Sagan Memorial Station, carried precious cargo stowed inside.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2025
The trunk doubles as her closet, stowing her effortless, devil-may-care rotation of jeans, vintage graphic-print shirts and Southwestern accessories.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The lander, renamed the Carl Sagan Memorial Station, carried precious cargo stowed inside.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2025
The trunk doubles as her closet, stowing her effortless, devil-may-care rotation of jeans, vintage graphic-print shirts and Southwestern accessories.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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Original price: $199.99 The Bay Isle Home Cerina Boho Natural Rattan Shoe Storage Cabinet features adjustable interior shelves for storing up to 12 pairs of shoes, as well as a convenient top drawer for small essentials, helping to keep your home tidy and chic.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Around four flies were also found in the establishment, and the salsa was stored at an unsafe temperature.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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In the short term, Kalkbrenner could be stashed as Rudy Gobert insurance, while also serving as a potential succession plan as Minnesota’s center spot.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2025
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Negan had just stashed an unusually quiet bunch of walkers beneath the banquet table.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
22 June 2025
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Lorde keeps it casual in New York as she is seen outside of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on June 24.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Many kids want to keep playing at the park or in the pool, totally oblivious to the fact that their parents are desperate to sit in front of the AC for a few minutes.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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The county shouldn’t hoard money, but healthy fund balances are important when revenues plunge but needs increase.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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In uncertain times, don’t hoard cash—reallocate it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Since founding his hugely successful e-commerce company Amazon in 1994, Jeff Bezos has accumulated a net worth that warrants his title as the third richest man on the planet.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Dryer vents tend to gradually accumulate hair, dust, and lint during normal operation.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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