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
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
But there’s no single way to arrange and style your stash.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Those with Pagán rostered may benefit from stashing Tony Santillan, just in case.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Kazarian also disputed the government’s claim that Sangha operated a stash house.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
But there’s no single way to arrange and style your stash.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Of course, there's no bathroom in this tiny floor plan, but Sussex does stash a portable cassette toilet in one of the cabinets installed below the Rock 'n' Roll bench.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Those with Pagán rostered may benefit from stashing Tony Santillan, just in case.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stash
Noun
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Video shared by the department captured hoards of teens running away.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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It’s generally held that the hoard was found in a sand bank on the west side of the Isle of Lewis, part of the Outer Hebrides.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Plus these new collectors really do intend to use their design pieces, not store them in a tax-free haven across the Atlantic.—
David Lê,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stash. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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