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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
Suitable for beans, morning glories and other climbing plants, these structures can be nestled over a pot and then stored away at the end of the growing season.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Flour While your unopened all-purpose flour has a typical shelf life of a year when stored in the pantry, once opened, it should be used within six to eight months.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
The same thing could happen in a biobank if too few samples are stored.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
By pushing more water downstream in winter and spring, the proposal would leave less water stored in reservoirs and less cold water available to cool rivers later in the year.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Photos are typically stored by the contractor for 30 days, though locals can elect to keep them for more or less time.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Carbon stored in standing trees is released immediately, and regrowth can take decades to offset the emissions.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The bronze doors and concrete walls with remarkably few windows looked ancient, and the building more closely resembled a student dormitory awaiting demolition than an institution where precious cultural assets from around the world were collected and stored.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Even worse, many of the things hiding in your attic aren’t just poorly stored—they’re really not worth holding onto at all.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Flour While your unopened all-purpose flour has a typical shelf life of a year when stored in the pantry, once opened, it should be used within six to eight months.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
The same thing could happen in a biobank if too few samples are stored.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
By pushing more water downstream in winter and spring, the proposal would leave less water stored in reservoirs and less cold water available to cool rivers later in the year.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Photos are typically stored by the contractor for 30 days, though locals can elect to keep them for more or less time.
—CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Carbon stored in standing trees is released immediately, and regrowth can take decades to offset the emissions.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The bronze doors and concrete walls with remarkably few windows looked ancient, and the building more closely resembled a student dormitory awaiting demolition than an institution where precious cultural assets from around the world were collected and stored.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Even worse, many of the things hiding in your attic aren’t just poorly stored—they’re really not worth holding onto at all.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stored
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Pape Matar Sarr and Xavi Simons picked up the ball in dangerous areas, Dominic Solanke dragged Harry Maguire out of position, and Destiny Udogie kept flashing crosses into the box.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese coffee company continued to operate many of its stores — and kept its name and logo.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are still a lot of unanswered questions about the gun and how it got stashed in the wall of the brewery.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, after being sweated in custody for two-plus months and seeking a modicum of clemency for his upcoming legal proceeding, Murphy finally led the authorities to a bus locker in Miami, where the Star of India and a few other jewels from the heist had been stashed.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Carhartt’s Cuffed Beanie is an excellent and convenient way to plan for the elements by having a warm cap stowed in your pack.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Prep & Savour Claudya Helper Shelf This wire cabinet shelf is a genius way to keep plates, bowls, and mugs neatly stowed and nearly doubles your storage space.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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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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Each team is allotted seven picks, one in each round, but Carolina’s management dealt down for shares and accumulated an astonishing 13 selections.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Grasp the branch behind where snow has accumulated and shake it in a side-to-side motion.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday that DNA samples collected from inside Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home belong to her.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Seeds are collected so more plants can propagate.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Stored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stored. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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