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
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 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
According to Spickard, the top slots are useful for stashing brushes and pencils.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Another 13% anticipate stashing the money in savings.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Behind the seat is a large rear mesh pocket for stashing smaller items like water bottles or books.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 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
It’s made with the same buttery-soft fabric as the pique pants and features two hand pockets for stashing your everyday essentials.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 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
According to Spickard, the top slots are useful for stashing brushes and pencils.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Another 13% anticipate stashing the money in savings.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Behind the seat is a large rear mesh pocket for stashing smaller items like water bottles or books.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
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Mladic went into hiding for around 10 years before his arrest in Serbia in May 2011.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For longer-lasting effects, consider grating the soap a few weeks in advance, storing it in a paper bag in a cool, dry, and ventilated place before using it.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Avoid storing them in an airtight container.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People are hoarding plastic bags, and factories face packaging shortages.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many Millennials and Gen Zers expressly blame the Boomers for that, accusing them of hoarding wealth, jobs, and power.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Stashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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