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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
Avoid storing extra candles in the attic with other seasonal décor.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Technology for modern power grids Vanadium redox flow batteries are a key technology for modern power grids, used for storing energy from intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The system contains multiple possibilities simultaneously rather than storing information in a single state.
—Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Tiny jars with airtight lids for storing spices or transporting dressing or toppings for a to-go lunch.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Green infrastructure helps nature do its job by absorbing and storing rain and melting snow.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The stretchy fabric means the pants should keep their shape even after sitting for a while, and the pockets on either side are the right size for storing your phone or hotel room key.
—Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
The two companies storing fireworks on the Esparto site, Devastating Pyrotechnics and BlackStar Fireworks, each held three licenses from Cal Fire — one to import fireworks, one to conduct public shows and one to sell fireworks in bulk.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The shed also comes in four larger sizes that are great for storing bulky items like lawn mowers.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Technology for modern power grids Vanadium redox flow batteries are a key technology for modern power grids, used for storing energy from intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The system contains multiple possibilities simultaneously rather than storing information in a single state.
—Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Tiny jars with airtight lids for storing spices or transporting dressing or toppings for a to-go lunch.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Green infrastructure helps nature do its job by absorbing and storing rain and melting snow.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The stretchy fabric means the pants should keep their shape even after sitting for a while, and the pockets on either side are the right size for storing your phone or hotel room key.
—Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
The two companies storing fireworks on the Esparto site, Devastating Pyrotechnics and BlackStar Fireworks, each held three licenses from Cal Fire — one to import fireworks, one to conduct public shows and one to sell fireworks in bulk.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The shed also comes in four larger sizes that are great for storing bulky items like lawn mowers.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storing
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But after keeping Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker out of Sunday’s lineup, Chicago then watched closer Daniel Palencia blow the save in a 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the number of children is decreasing, keeping empty facilities isn’t free.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … MYSTERY DEEPENS – Newborn's autopsy results revealed after athlete accused of stashing body in closet.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Today’s collectors treat vehicles more like art objects than modes of transportation, Gibson said, and often display them in galleries of honor rather than stashing them in the garage.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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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,
13 Oct. 2024
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Wide, batwing-style sleeves won’t feel restrictive and, instead, act almost like a blanket, and the two deep front pockets are great for stowing extra belongings while hustling through the airport.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2024
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Because people are hoarding gold, the economy cannot get up from flat on the ground.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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DeSantis implied that, with increasing property tax revenue coming into the county, the county was hoarding money in reserves rather than applying it to taxpayer initiatives.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Raynor picked Southeast Missouri State apart, completing 81% of his passes while accumulating 345 total yards and 3 touchdowns.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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As younger generations struggle to buy their first homes, boomers are accumulating wealth and tightening their grip on assets that millennials and Gen Z need to get richer.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Davis enjoyed his most success in NASCAR's Truck Series, collecting 24 victories in five seasons --15 by Johnny Benson, 9 by Mike Skinner and 1 by Scott Speed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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When officials begin collecting the fees, the money will go to the US Treasury Department’s general fund.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Storing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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