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as in stashed
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirrels commonly store nuts in the hollows of trees and other places to prepare for the winter
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Recent Examples of stored
This refers to info stored in a wireless device or tag that can be collected from a distance without contact.
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Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Thankfully, they can be cleaned and preserved for a future project—but only if they're stored properly and with some care and consideration in mind.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Even an older coat can remain wearable for decades if it has been stored correctly and maintained over time.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
West Penn Laco distributes industrial gases, including propane, and has filling stations and cylinders stored near the roadway.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
One leading theory is that sleep replenishes energy that’s stored in brain cells.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Physical metals are typically stored in secure, insured facilities.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Onyx and Amber now boasts 60 barrels stored in Denver, another 60 in Boulder and 140 more that are stored in Kentucky.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
The Indian government is pushing AI firms to create models that can run locally with data stored domestically.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Thankfully, they can be cleaned and preserved for a future project—but only if they're stored properly and with some care and consideration in mind.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Even an older coat can remain wearable for decades if it has been stored correctly and maintained over time.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
West Penn Laco distributes industrial gases, including propane, and has filling stations and cylinders stored near the roadway.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
One leading theory is that sleep replenishes energy that’s stored in brain cells.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Physical metals are typically stored in secure, insured facilities.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Onyx and Amber now boasts 60 barrels stored in Denver, another 60 in Boulder and 140 more that are stored in Kentucky.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
The Indian government is pushing AI firms to create models that can run locally with data stored domestically.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stored
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The Longhorns were primed to add on to their lead after Casey Borba smoked a leadoff double, but some poor situational hitting behind him kept Texas off the board.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Though surrounded by enemies, Khamenei long kept them at bay.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The guns were plastic-wrapped and stashed behind a false wall in a utility trailer.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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There wasn’t a backup catcher the Giants could have stashed away for the scenario, a better move to make in the offseason.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This allows families to add captain’s chairs or keep the bench as needed, move the third row passthrough to one side or the other, and best of all, the middle seat can be stowed in the under-floor storage space behind the third row.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is one product, however, that is beneficial to have stowed under the sink for times when an organic remedy isn’t an option.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the sports world hoarded the glory of Robey for only so long.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Investors who hoarded cash last year and sat out of bonds missed out on sweet returns – but there is still time to capture some opportunities in 2026.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The department has accumulated roughly $500 million in total deficits since joining the Big Ten conference in 2014.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the awards circuit, Decoy has accumulated a string of cameos and merchandise moments.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some business taxes are based on a flat rate per tax period and others are based on the amount of vehicles, machines, devices or equipment used, the number of employees, square footage of the area, seating capacity, or the scale of fees collected, according to Rodriguez’s motion.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of promising firms like Solyndra collected billions of taxpayer dollars and were supposed to be the energy companies of the future.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Stored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stored. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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