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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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Avoid storing extra candles in the attic with other seasonal décor.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Technology for modern power grids Vanadium redox flow batteries are a key technology for modern power grids, used for storing energy from intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … MYSTERY DEEPENS – Newborn's autopsy results revealed after athlete accused of stashing body in closet.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Today’s collectors treat vehicles more like art objects than modes of transportation, Gibson said, and often display them in galleries of honor rather than stashing them in the garage.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just-In-Case Things There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2024
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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