as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirreled the information away for future reference
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Iran's Defense Ministry denied the claims, insisting no sensitive materials were stored there.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Originally used to store claymore mines and their accessories, the bag had been repurposed by McLean to carry supplies to men in the field.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 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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Rose picked up well over five strokes on the field on the greens, leading the field in strokes gained putting by a wide margin.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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While a few noted that the croissant had decent flavor, most were off-put by the lack of color and dough-like texture.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Squirrel (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirrel%20%28away%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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