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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stashing

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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
Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 Multiple internal and external compartments keep you ultra-organized; and there’s a dedicated laptop pocket for stashing your computer. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 There’s a generous central compartment for stashing medium-sized notebooks and planners, a Kindle, your phone, and more. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Perfect for stashing in lunch boxes, the convenient squeezable pouches help keep messes to a minimum. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
  • Of course, as scholars like Winters wrote, this kind of oligarchy-hiding-in-plain-sight was part of the package of modern oligarchy—a kind of conscious cloaking that helped these figures rise in the first place, without any kind of public pushback.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As digital products become more capable and feature-rich, teams may be tempted to simplify interfaces by hiding controls, reducing context or removing steps that seem unnecessary.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of storing this platform ambient heat underground for the winter, just use it right now.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The two reservoirs provide hydroelectricity, drinking and irrigation water to millions of Americans across the West by storing up the Colorado River.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Los Angeles sued its longtime fundraising partner in 2024, accusing GLAZA of breaching agreements and hoarding zoo data and funds.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • 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

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“Stashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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