as in hoard
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a stash of tissues in her desk in case anyone needs one
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
stashed the extra antifreeze in the trunk of the car
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Recent Examples of stash
Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
In the film, a narcotics team in Miami discovers millions in cash hidden inside a drug cartel stash house during a raid.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The Giants remain a total mess and a stay-away situation, while Edwin Díaz is making encouraging progress and is worth stashing in this economy.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Noun
Have plans for keeping business going, keeping up the payroll, and have a cash stash.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
In the film, a narcotics team in Miami discovers millions in cash hidden inside a drug cartel stash house during a raid.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Verb
The Padres acquired Will Wagner from the Blue Jays at last year’s deadline, stashed him for three weeks at Triple-A El Paso and then used him rather sparingly in the majors.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The Giants remain a total mess and a stay-away situation, while Edwin Díaz is making encouraging progress and is worth stashing in this economy.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stash
Noun
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Its cash hoard of $1 billion will cover less than a year of those payments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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While New York’s 2026 World Cup games are technically in New Jersey, the city is gearing up for a hoard of tourists and soccer fans during the international soccer tournament.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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That's why making noise, storing food properly and carrying accessible bear spray remain your best defenses.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stash. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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