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as in keeping
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability
we decided to store the lawn mower in the shed instead of the garage
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as in stashing
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 storing
Environmentalists say the state should not be cutting carbon-storing redwoods, while loggers maintain their practices are sustainable.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Don’t forget a chic handwoven sling bag, which adds texture and hands-free flexibility for safely storing your must-have essentials.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Safe Storage Tips Properly storing your potatoes can help prevent sprouting and toxin build-up.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 10 May 2026
Avoid storing in a cabinet right next to the stove or dishwasher for this reason.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Last year, a Massachusetts college student pleaded guilty to stealing the personal data of millions by hacking Powerschool, another software used by many schools for storing sensitive student information.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 8 May 2026
That includes sealing holes around the house, storing food in rodent-proof containers, setting traps and clearing away clutter or brush where rodents may nest.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The system converts facial images into a unique numerical representation tied to your account rather than storing raw photos long term.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The Upper Mokelumne watershed plays a major role in storing and filtering water for Northern California communities.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Don’t forget a chic handwoven sling bag, which adds texture and hands-free flexibility for safely storing your must-have essentials.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Safe Storage Tips Properly storing your potatoes can help prevent sprouting and toxin build-up.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 10 May 2026
Avoid storing in a cabinet right next to the stove or dishwasher for this reason.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Last year, a Massachusetts college student pleaded guilty to stealing the personal data of millions by hacking Powerschool, another software used by many schools for storing sensitive student information.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 8 May 2026
That includes sealing holes around the house, storing food in rodent-proof containers, setting traps and clearing away clutter or brush where rodents may nest.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The system converts facial images into a unique numerical representation tied to your account rather than storing raw photos long term.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The Upper Mokelumne watershed plays a major role in storing and filtering water for Northern California communities.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storing
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Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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However, the best way to use this week is to practice a star-hop or two, keeping sessions short and focused.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
6 May 2026
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The timeless silhouette is well-suited to city strolls and coastal getaways alike, with handy side pockets for stashing your phone and small travel essentials.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just-In-Case Things There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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This full-size option from Mercury Row offers an 8-inch under-bed clearance that’s a game changer for stowing out-of-season clothing and linens.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Time off hoarding and snitching ensued.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Typically a team bad enough to pick second just focuses on the best player available, but San Jose is well into its talent-hoarding phase and perhaps could be a little, well, pickier.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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They'd be heralded not by rippling explosions or flash frozen corpses floating against a tapestry of stars, but instead by oxygen, almost imperceptibly slipping away or radiation slowly accumulating in our cells over years.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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But the unpaid bills kept accumulating, and no new accounts were made.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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According to the complaint, Netflix logs billions of user interactions on its platform, collecting data that allegedly includes viewing habits, entertainment preferences, devices used, household networks, app usage patterns, and other behavioral information.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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The Steve Jobs Archive — founded by his widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, in 2022 — later used the quote as the title of a free 2023 digital book collecting Jobs’ speeches, letters and reflections.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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“Storing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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