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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
stowed candy bars, which were forbidden at the summer camp, under a board in the cabin's floor
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Recent Examples of stow
Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Either travel with very light luggage, or stow the rings safely in it from the outset.
—Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2025
Amazon’s newest robot, Vulcan, gets ready to stow a bag of Skittles in an Amazon warehouse in Spokane, Washington, on April 17, 2025.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
The front zipper pocket is large enough to stow essentials like a phone or wallet, and the adjustable straps ensure a custom fit.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Either travel with very light luggage, or stow the rings safely in it from the outset.
—Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2025
Amazon’s newest robot, Vulcan, gets ready to stow a bag of Skittles in an Amazon warehouse in Spokane, Washington, on April 17, 2025.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
The front zipper pocket is large enough to stow essentials like a phone or wallet, and the adjustable straps ensure a custom fit.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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To store fresh dill leaves, wrap the cut dill stems loosely in a damp paper towel and store it in a resealable bag in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
4 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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There were plenty of waiver stashes who didn’t hit, as well.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hospitality starts well before check-in with the concierge team, who keep a detailed portfolio of repeat patrons and their preferences, ranging from foods to rooms.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lifestyle habit such as exercise and a healthy diet can help keep inflammation in check.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gallatin, Tennessee — More than 250,000 animals are hoarded in residences across the United States each year, according to the Animal Humane Society, and they are often left to suffer in horrific conditions.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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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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Nick O’Brien also had a big day, accumulating 423 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite the changes to the law, El Salvador is still accumulating bitcoin.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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