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
Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
There’s also an exterior zipped pocket for stashing small items.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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
Those with Pagán rostered may benefit from stashing Tony Santillan, just in case.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The former four-star recruit and team captain is worth stashing because his light feet and length are NFL-caliber.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Afternoon and early-evening sessions, once thought safe, were infiltrated by those stashing weapons.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 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
Plus, the classic five-pocket design adds functionality for stashing small travel essentials, and the wide, airy design of the legs provides plenty of airflow during hot days.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
There’s also an exterior zipped pocket for stashing small items.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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
Those with Pagán rostered may benefit from stashing Tony Santillan, just in case.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The former four-star recruit and team captain is worth stashing because his light feet and length are NFL-caliber.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Afternoon and early-evening sessions, once thought safe, were infiltrated by those stashing weapons.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
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But there's a cost hiding in plain sight on nearly every shop floor—one that rarely appears on a P&L, never gets its own line item in an operations review and compounds quietly across every shift, every programmer and every day.—
Russ Bukowski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Deputies later found Aranda hiding in a nearby bush and arrested him without further incident.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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If storing at room temperature, choose a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight for the best results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Plus, the side pockets are great for storing small items.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The Rams, owned by title-hoarding Stan Kroenke, are the betting favorites to win the Super Bowl this season, and the game is scheduled for their home venue, SoFi Stadium.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2026
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Any profits made, GAESA keeps, hoarding money away from Cuba's central bank and funneling it back to the military ruling class.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Stashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashing. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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