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Recent Examples of stash
Noun
Romean said thieves broke his windows and display case on July 1 before stealing a stash of Pokémon cards. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Offering a striking juxtaposition directly next to the monochromatic fridge was Kris’ dessert stash. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Verb
There’s even a shoulder-strap sleeve for stashing small items like lip balm. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 In 2018, a Canadian man pleaded guilty to smuggling guns into Canada via the library by collecting bags of pistols stashed inside the bathroom by his American partners. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stash
Noun
  • Symbolism Historically, dragon-slaying stories portrayed the treasure hoard as the ultimate test of a hero’s character.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • In return, the British Museum will loan treasures from the Sutton Hoo hoard — artifacts from a 7th century Anglo Saxon ship burial — and other items to museums in Normandy.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Industrial-grade potassium cyanide was stored casually in a bucket under the eaves and could be obtained without any difficulty.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The hearing followed Paul’s release of Fauci’s diary entries, which were stored on a government server.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stash. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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