as in hiding
the placing of something out of sight
the stashing of the title to the house in a strongbox that wasn't fireproof was foolish
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as in storing
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 stashing
FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Today’s collectors treat vehicles more like art objects than modes of transportation, Gibson said, and often display them in galleries of honor rather than stashing them in the garage.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Financial pros generally recommend stashing three to six months' worth of expenses in cash for when pressing money situations arise.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
The hall tree is perfect for stashing shoes and storage baskets, hanging up coats and backpacks, and even taking a breather to sit down after coming through the door.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
One member sought suggestions for a small, inconspicuous safe for stashing prescription medications; another asked if her daughter’s sudden anger and attitude before move-in was normal.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Plus, there are two additional pockets for stashing your keys, phone, or wallet.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Onboard, stashing the tote overhead frees up legroom, while keeping a smaller essentials bag under your seat for in-flight comfort.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Continue reading … MYSTERY DEEPENS – Newborn's autopsy results revealed after athlete accused of stashing body in closet.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Today’s collectors treat vehicles more like art objects than modes of transportation, Gibson said, and often display them in galleries of honor rather than stashing them in the garage.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Financial pros generally recommend stashing three to six months' worth of expenses in cash for when pressing money situations arise.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
The hall tree is perfect for stashing shoes and storage baskets, hanging up coats and backpacks, and even taking a breather to sit down after coming through the door.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
One member sought suggestions for a small, inconspicuous safe for stashing prescription medications; another asked if her daughter’s sudden anger and attitude before move-in was normal.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Plus, there are two additional pockets for stashing your keys, phone, or wallet.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Onboard, stashing the tote overhead frees up legroom, while keeping a smaller essentials bag under your seat for in-flight comfort.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
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From her place in hiding, their leader María Corina Machado has kept the opposition movement alive.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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There are troubling signs the company is either unaware of construction challenges or, in the worst case, hiding problems that lead to schedule slippage.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Avoid storing extra candles in the attic with other seasonal décor.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Technology for modern power grids Vanadium redox flow batteries are a key technology for modern power grids, used for storing energy from intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Because people are hoarding gold, the economy cannot get up from flat on the ground.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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DeSantis implied that, with increasing property tax revenue coming into the county, the county was hoarding money in reserves rather than applying it to taxpayer initiatives.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Stashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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