squirreling (away)

verb

variants or squirrelling (away)
present participle of squirrel (away)
as in storing
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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  1. storing
  2. stashing
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  • Minimalists tend to focus on habits that are easy to maintain over time, like choosing movement that doesn’t require storing or managing additional equipment.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
  • To avoid this, always carefully inspect items for damage before storing them with other items.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of storing
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  • The main compartment has two zippered mesh pockets for effortless organization, while the exterior offers two more zippered pockets for stashing small items before going through TSA or boarding the plane.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • Dual mesh pockets are ideal for storing water bottles and umbrellas, and its outer zipper compartment is great for stashing sunglasses.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of stashing
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