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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Grab this under-$50 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, the pants have pockets for stashing your earbuds, passport, boarding pass, and phone.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trodden, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
The wide-leg lounge pants have side pockets and big cargo pockets that are cute and functional for stashing small essentials.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
Grab this under-$50 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Dixeight Nylon Tote Bag Three interior pockets and three exterior pockets—including a discreet zippered pocket that’s perfect for stashing your wallet or keys—come together in this featherlight nylon travel tote.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, the pants have pockets for stashing your earbuds, passport, boarding pass, and phone.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trodden, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
The wide-leg lounge pants have side pockets and big cargo pockets that are cute and functional for stashing small essentials.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
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The suggestion that Elliott is simply not cut out for the Premier League following an aggressive shift towards physicality and set-piece domination is lazy, but there’s no hiding that Villa was simply not the right fit.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many immigrant families in Minnesota are in hiding right now, regardless of their legal status, for fear that they will be detained or deported without a chance to prove their cases.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the acorn woodpecker is a resident bird that prefers to remain here and has developed a unique process of gathering and storing acorns to sustain the clan until the next crop is produced.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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This makes updating easy and leaves the SaaS companies with the responsibility of storing customer data and keeping it safe.—
The Motley Fool,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In hoarding their revenue-sharing money, the owners don’t realize the benefits of reinvesting that money in the players and, by extension, the fans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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In practice, early selection becomes an intervention, hoarding resources for the front-runners and stacking the odds against anyone hoping to catch up to them.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Stashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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