stashing 1 of 2

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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verb

present participle of stash

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Recent Examples of stashing
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
Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026 Convert it into a mini bar by stashing liquor in the side cabinets, glasses in the center, and cocktail napkins in the top two drawers. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 The main compartment has two zippered mesh pockets for effortless organization, while the exterior offers two more zippered pockets for stashing small items before going through TSA or boarding the plane. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Dual mesh pockets are ideal for storing water bottles and umbrellas, and its outer zipper compartment is great for stashing sunglasses. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Whether that means keeping your favorite lip gloss on-hand for a touch-up in the car or stashing your favorite jeans into your carry-on for back-up, choose a travel capsule wardrobe that covers every possible activity. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 13 July 2026 Functional details include multiple zippered and flap-style pockets for stashing your essentials, as well as an adjustable drawstring-and-elastic combo waistband. Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 There’s a clear PVC pocket for stashing liquid items, and a separate toothbrush tab. Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
  • Only after 100 years of hibernation did Aang emerge from hiding and work to restore balance.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • The novel sparked often-violent protests against Rushdie, who was born into a Muslim family, and the fatwa drove him into hiding for years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Wildberries and Ozon act almost entirely as marketplaces, connecting sellers with buyers across Russia, storing and delivering their goods and handling payments.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Essentially, the sand battery technology operates as something akin to a giant thermos with heat-storing material.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Retirement savers are hoarding cash Retirement savers also reported keeping a sizeable share of their savings in cash, a choice that bespeaks mistrust in financial markets.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • The four-floor flagship is currently under restoration, with the building wrapped in hoarding featuring Burberry’s signature trench.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

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“Stashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashing. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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