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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
Sometimes the astronauts had to resort to their backup system, which is essentially storing stuff in tubes.
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New Atlas, 6 June 2026
In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.
—Kevin Fixler
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Bolton was also accused of printing out and storing the notes at his house, and keeping digital copies on personal devices.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Pest control company Orkin recommends sealing entry points around the home, storing food in airtight containers and removing leaf litter, mulch and debris from around the perimeter of the home to eliminate potential nesting sites.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The deep zipper pockets are also a huge plus, especially for storing valuables while out and about.
—Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Known as the Jewelflower project, the facility is needed to expand renewable energy statewide by storing solar power in the daytime for use at night, according to AES, the company proposing the plan.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Although our grandmothers kept it on the countertop, experts today recommend storing it in the refrigerator up to three months or freezing it for basically forever.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
An explosion at a building believed to be storing explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed at least 46 people and injured dozens more, according to rescuers and others, flattening homes near the border with China.
—Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
New Atlas, 6 June 2026
In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.
—Kevin Fixler
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Bolton was also accused of printing out and storing the notes at his house, and keeping digital copies on personal devices.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Pest control company Orkin recommends sealing entry points around the home, storing food in airtight containers and removing leaf litter, mulch and debris from around the perimeter of the home to eliminate potential nesting sites.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The deep zipper pockets are also a huge plus, especially for storing valuables while out and about.
—Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Known as the Jewelflower project, the facility is needed to expand renewable energy statewide by storing solar power in the daytime for use at night, according to AES, the company proposing the plan.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Although our grandmothers kept it on the countertop, experts today recommend storing it in the refrigerator up to three months or freezing it for basically forever.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
An explosion at a building believed to be storing explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed at least 46 people and injured dozens more, according to rescuers and others, flattening homes near the border with China.
—Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storing
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.—
Wayne T Brough,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Plus, the classic five-pocket design adds functionality for stashing small travel essentials, and the wide, airy design of the legs provides plenty of airflow during hot days.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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There’s also an exterior zipped pocket for stashing small items.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 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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The crew spent the next few hours stowing 10 days’ worth of gear and tools, securing all loose objects to ensure that nothing would fly free during the violent shaking and the increase in gravity that would mark the capsule’s entry into the atmosphere.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Apr. 2026
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Overachiever bird Urban bowerbirds are prolific collectors, hoarding an average of 90 items per bower — with one overachiever amassing more than 300.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Suddenly, there is broad enthusiasm for systems that keep the powerful from hoarding all available advantages.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Immune cells here degraded old and damaged red blood cells, accumulating iron from the hemoglobin for a short period.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The plan would test the robot between Everest Base Camp and Camp IV at nearly 8,000 meters (26,247 feet), collecting data on battery performance, locomotion, joint stress, and environmental resilience.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The sites handle marketing and collecting payment for a portion of the rental proceeds.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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“Storing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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