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
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
The cocaine was allegedly transported from Mexico to the Los Angeles area, where it was stored in stash houses before being transported to Canada via long-haul semi-trucks, according to the indictment.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025
Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The foundation was, however, seeded by $4 million left over from his inauguration stash, according to The New York Times.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
The cocaine was allegedly transported from Mexico to the Los Angeles area, where it was stored in stash houses before being transported to Canada via long-haul semi-trucks, according to the indictment.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
Finally, with the samples stashed safely in an ice chest, Collins opened the grills, blowtorched some pellets inside, and watched as the smoke got going.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stash
Noun
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That cash hoard provides a substantial downside cushion, and consequently makes selling downside puts a less risky affair.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Players can find rare loot, hoard armor plates and complete mission with friends among other things in this new mode.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rather than storing all of your cleaning supplies in one central cabinet, use a caddy to keep some cleaning supplies and tools in each bathroom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Instead of storing the marbles from your childhood in a bin in your closet, put them in a jar on your bookshelf.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stash. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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