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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
There’s also plenty of storage space as well: the top compartment has ample room to stow your hiking essentials, while the main compartment, with the dedicated cooler section, can accommodate additional gear when the cooler is removed.
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Tensions initially began to rise on the flight when the woman part of the couple was asked by a flight attendant to stow her handbag away properly before taking off during a pre-flight check, national publication Dimsum Daily reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Students have already found ways to get around cellphone bans at Los Angeles public schools
The bans, which went into effect mid-February at hundreds of L.A. Unified schools, have been partly enforced by having students stow their cellphones in a locking neoprene pouch.
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
But this is no time to stow your scarves and sweaters.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Tensions initially began to rise on the flight when the woman part of the couple was asked by a flight attendant to stow her handbag away properly before taking off during a pre-flight check, national publication Dimsum Daily reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Students have already found ways to get around cellphone bans at Los Angeles public schools
The bans, which went into effect mid-February at hundreds of L.A. Unified schools, have been partly enforced by having students stow their cellphones in a locking neoprene pouch.
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
But this is no time to stow your scarves and sweaters.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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More than 12 million people have verified themselves through the orbs and roughly 26 million have downloaded the World app, where people store their World ID, digital assets and access other tools, the company says.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Willie Eugene Sims, 69, was taken into custody in Ohio and charged with Ralston’s killing after a breakthrough in the case linked him to evidence long stored but never matched — until now, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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But don’t stash those springtime sweaters away quite yet because cooler weather is right around the corner.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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In fact, a shopper who is also a gardener uses it to house their tools, and another reviewer stashes outdoor cushions inside it.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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At the exhibition, Ferraz encouraged the students to keep making art.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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According to the organization's website, anyone living near bears should never feed the animals, keep garbage, food and livestock secure, and be aware of their surrounding while walking dogs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Rather than simply hoarding assets for their children, many are embracing a more unexpected plan.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Numerous other photos depict a home in disarray with various items and belongings strewn about in what appears to resemble hoarding conditions.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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Evidence is also accumulating that the microplastic bits now found everywhere in our environment – from Antarctica to the Amazon – are invading our bodies and have been implicated in everything from heart disease to infertility.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Over time, lint and debris accumulate in the hose, blocking airflow and, worse, becoming a fire hazard, so cleaning the vent out regularly is essential.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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