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
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
It’s packed with pockets to keep your travel documents, clothing, and gear in easy reach—there are three front stash pockets, a side water bottle pocket, and a zippered main compartment with multiple pockets, including a waterproof compartment for storing small toiletries.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The Denver Nuggets still took a chance with him with the 14th pick, drafting and stashing him on the injury list for his entire rookie season.
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Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Noun
There is also a stash of BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails for trivia winners, but Misraje and his cast do not deliver their performances with smirks or smarm.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
It’s packed with pockets to keep your travel documents, clothing, and gear in easy reach—there are three front stash pockets, a side water bottle pocket, and a zippered main compartment with multiple pockets, including a waterproof compartment for storing small toiletries.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Verb
Rapes were commonplace in both, as were the discoveries of women who had been abducted from elsewhere in the Bay Area and the state by assailants seeking a place to stash them.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The Denver Nuggets still took a chance with him with the 14th pick, drafting and stashing him on the injury list for his entire rookie season.
—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stash
Noun
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Think of it as more room for your overflowing hoard of face masks and serums.
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Earlier this spring, two hobbyist treasure hunters uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found in Norway after discovering dozens of silver coins in a field.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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That badge allowed former surfer Conan Hayes, who was acquainted with election-denier and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, to enter the secure room where the machines were stored and take images of the voting machines and associated data.
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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stash. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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