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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
Social media and lower-risk services may use lighter estimation tools designed to confirm age without permanently storing detailed identity records.
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Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Always check your oven’s manual or control panel to confirm the drawer’s function and avoid storing flammable items inside.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
If storing longer, look for green bananas, which will ripen over several days at room temperature.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Because of this, storing vodka, gin, whiskey, or other types of spirits in the freezer is typically safe.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The battery will also help with capturing energy under braking, storing it, and re-deploying it for assistance later.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
According to the startup, once fully operational, the manufacturing facility would support seasonal energy storage comparable to around 140,000 homes storing 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy each.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
This bag also makes an excellent travel companion with a handy zipper pocket in the front flap for storing passports and important papers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
With a 45% increase in unsheltered homelessness in the state, lawmakers are proposing legislation to prohibit municipalities from using general laws like trespassing against unhoused people who are simply resting or storing their belongings on public land.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Always check your oven’s manual or control panel to confirm the drawer’s function and avoid storing flammable items inside.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
If storing longer, look for green bananas, which will ripen over several days at room temperature.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Because of this, storing vodka, gin, whiskey, or other types of spirits in the freezer is typically safe.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The battery will also help with capturing energy under braking, storing it, and re-deploying it for assistance later.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
According to the startup, once fully operational, the manufacturing facility would support seasonal energy storage comparable to around 140,000 homes storing 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy each.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
This bag also makes an excellent travel companion with a handy zipper pocket in the front flap for storing passports and important papers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
With a 45% increase in unsheltered homelessness in the state, lawmakers are proposing legislation to prohibit municipalities from using general laws like trespassing against unhoused people who are simply resting or storing their belongings on public land.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storing
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Their structure allows liquids containing potential analytes to move freely through the gel while keeping bacteria trapped inside the material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the fact that employees still showed up, including without pay during last year’s federal government shutdown, demonstrates their commitment to keeping the beloved parks flourishing.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Low-profile and lightweight, the Nike V2K Run Shoes are perfect for stashing in your personal item or wearing right onto your next flight.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Another 13% anticipate stashing the money in savings.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 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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Habib and others picked from the top of a stack of cardboard boxes packed earlier in the month, passing them through windows and stowing them in trunks.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Now, Palestinians are hoarding again, with reports of prices rising sharply for basic goods such as bags of flour.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now, Palestinians are hoarding again, with reports of prices rising sharply for basic goods such as bags of flour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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These polymetallic nodules, as they're known, take millions of years to form, slowly accumulating metals like nickel, cobalt and manganese.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Loans [are] not an option for everyone, and accumulating more debt prior to the last shutdown is … ridiculous.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Conservationists-in-the-making can join hands-on efforts like removing poacher snares, clearing invasive plants, or collecting data on endangered species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Florida’s computer infrastructure for collecting and verifying information and determining eligibility is more than 30 years old and is being replaced.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Storing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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