squirreling (away)

variants or squirrelling (away)
present participle of squirrel (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirreling (away)
Verb
  • Oaks support a wide range of organisms, anchoring entire ecosystems, and also serve the vital task of storing carbon on a warming planet.
    Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Prevent cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards and storing raw meat, poultry, and seafood on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That role is worth stashing before the hierarchy becomes obvious.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Its two large outer patch pockets are useful for stashing items on the go, while its large internal zipped pocket could safely store a laptop.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Squirreling (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreling%20%28away%29. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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