variants
or squirrelled (away)
as in stored
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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Greenhouse gases stored in subsea permafrost reservoirs in ice-free regions of the Antarctic are similarly vulnerable to climate change.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025 -
An uncarved pumpkin will last at least two months when stored in a cool, dark space like a basement.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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That could mean he is either traded or stashed in Triple A because both veterans are utility players like him.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Upon arriving at the home, responding officers discovered the body of a newborn baby wrapped in a towel and put in a trash bag that had been stashed away in Snelling's closet.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Made of wood and metal, the blanket ladder is sleek yet purposeful, allowing blankets and throws to be stowed and out of the way while also remaining visible.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Controlling the entertainment is undertaken via the top of the unit or by pushing buttons on the remote, which can be stowed in a top compartment together with two wireless microphones that cater for karaoke sessions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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Flip the script and set up an entryway for staying put by placing a comfy daybed by the door.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Shares jumped nearly 9% on the news Friday and traded roughly 2½ times the average daily options volume, with calls outpacing puts by well over 4:1.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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“Squirreled (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreled%20%28away%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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