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
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Rams have 10 picks in this year’s draft, and that’s too many for any team, but especially one that has been drafting and stashing players after the first round for a few years.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Grab this under-$44 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
This wooden nightstand has just enough drawer space for stashing nightly reads, melatonin, and your favorite sleep mask.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
The purse features a large main compartment that’s lined with RFID protection and a hidden back pocket perfect for stashing small items, like cash and jewelry.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 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
Keeping a microfiber cloth handy or stashing disinfecting wipes under the sink makes this a fast, almost effortless ritual.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
The former officer was accused of secretly stashing millions of dollars in gold bars in his home, according to court documents and two people familiar with his employment history.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Plus, there's a side pocket for stashing stuff on the go.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
Noun
Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Rams have 10 picks in this year’s draft, and that’s too many for any team, but especially one that has been drafting and stashing players after the first round for a few years.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Grab this under-$44 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
There’s also a zippered inner compartment that’s ideal for stashing cash or valuables.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
This wooden nightstand has just enough drawer space for stashing nightly reads, melatonin, and your favorite sleep mask.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
The purse features a large main compartment that’s lined with RFID protection and a hidden back pocket perfect for stashing small items, like cash and jewelry.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 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
Keeping a microfiber cloth handy or stashing disinfecting wipes under the sink makes this a fast, almost effortless ritual.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
The former officer was accused of secretly stashing millions of dollars in gold bars in his home, according to court documents and two people familiar with his employment history.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Plus, there's a side pocket for stashing stuff on the go.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
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Meanwhile, with Anas forced into hiding, a colleague who worked with him on the documentary, Amad Hussein Swali, was murdered in a shooting, a crime for which nobody has been caught.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Remove rock piles, brush piles, and other hiding spots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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While zinc-air batteries draw oxygen from the surrounding air instead of storing it internally, the ORR process is relatively slow, restricting overall battery performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Stocking up on minis—like toothpaste and contact solution—makes things even easier, as does storing them all in a roomy, compact, and well-organized toiletry bag.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The United States did not become an energy superpower by hoarding barrels.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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No longer in the mode of hoarding futures and accumulating options, General Manager Pat Verbeek and his staff will now need to sift through their stockpile.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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