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or squirrelling (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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Prepare the Antiques Before Storing Before storing antiques, clean the items thoroughly to remove dust and dirt.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025 -
If the transfer does not work well, much energy is lost before storing it in the solar fuel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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If those are covered, start stashing money away for retirement.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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The exterior features a discrete zippered laptop pocket on the back, a stretchy mesh water bottle holder on the side, and a slim, zippered front compartment perfect for stashing your keys, passport, and phone.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wide, batwing-style sleeves won’t feel restrictive and, instead, act almost like a blanket, and the two deep front pockets are great for stowing extra belongings while hustling through the airport.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2024
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“Squirreling (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreling%20%28away%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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