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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
In 2023, the company agreed to pay a fine to the Environmental Protection Agency over how its facility in Altoona, Iowa, managed chemical risk posed by the more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia stored on site.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Unlike its counterpart, nuclear fission, fusion energy does not produce large amounts of radioactive waste that need to be stored safely.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Neutral atom quantum computing is based on our ability to use lasers to cool individual atoms and trap them in a grid of overlapping light beams, with the qubit being stored in the spin of the nucleus.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
By no means should your shed serve as an extension of your pantry; food items of all kinds will suffer being stored there.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Don’t give away sensitive information There are also data and privacy risks with AI, as your information may be stored, and personal data could be misused, said MoneyHelper.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
In classical computing, information is stored in bits.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 17 June 2026
The company is building toward HIPAA compliance with zero-knowledge encryption and on-device computing for women who don’t want health data stored in the cloud.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Some employees weren’t using hair restraints, raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food and rodent droppings were found in the kitchen.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Unlike its counterpart, nuclear fission, fusion energy does not produce large amounts of radioactive waste that need to be stored safely.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Neutral atom quantum computing is based on our ability to use lasers to cool individual atoms and trap them in a grid of overlapping light beams, with the qubit being stored in the spin of the nucleus.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
By no means should your shed serve as an extension of your pantry; food items of all kinds will suffer being stored there.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Don’t give away sensitive information There are also data and privacy risks with AI, as your information may be stored, and personal data could be misused, said MoneyHelper.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
In classical computing, information is stored in bits.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 17 June 2026
The company is building toward HIPAA compliance with zero-knowledge encryption and on-device computing for women who don’t want health data stored in the cloud.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Some employees weren’t using hair restraints, raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food and rodent droppings were found in the kitchen.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stored
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Despite some wage growth, incomes haven’t kept pace with persistent inflation.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But somehow, the Valkyries went cold and the Storm kept fighting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Cosmetics That tube of lipstick stashed in your glove compartment won’t stand a chance against summer’s heat.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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The Padres acquired Will Wagner from the Blue Jays at last year’s deadline, stashed him for three weeks at Triple-A El Paso and then used him rather sparingly in the majors.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Do note that inflatable foot rests are typically not allowed in exit rows, and must be stowed during takeoff and landing.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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The secondary bedroom, meanwhile, is accessed by a clever folding staircase, like the one seen on the Katrin and Jordy, that's stowed against the wall when not in use.—
Adam Williams
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Because of the stigma that persists around hoarding, people with hoarding disorder and their families tend to hold guilt and shame that is only complicated further when the person who hoarded dies.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Every park was swarming with young people who hoarded the cards, then split their connections using apps and Bluetooth.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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For example, older homeowners who purchased their properties years ago may have accumulated significant equity through a combination of mortgage payments and rising home values, giving them access to larger borrowing amounts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Yet some of the world’s most significant scientific and medical sites have accumulated ghost stories, conspiracy theories, and paranormal legends of their own.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Wildlife officers collected potential DNA evidence from both the victim and the residence.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The National Park Service previously told USA TODAY the color would improve the reflection qualities of the pool over the prior gray concrete, which had collected algae and turned a slimy green.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Stored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stored. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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