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stow

verb

ˈstō How to pronounce stow (audio)
Definition of stownext
1
as in to store
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability stow the extra life jackets in the chest

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2
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 Passengers could stow a purse, laptop bag or small backpack that fitted within specified measurements under the seat in front of them for no charge, Jetstar said. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Being able to lose the roof and stow it in the trunk is one of my favorite parts of every modern Corvette, and that’s still true here. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 With that in mind, the Topeast Weekender Bag is an excellent choice with its compact, lightweight design that fits perfectly under the airplane seat and has all the pockets needed to safely stow your phone in a pinch. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 In your outdoor room, use small furniture that can be folded up and stowed when not in use. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
  1. store
  2. stash
  3. keep
  4. hoard
  5. accumulate
Verb
  • Research suggests that low ferritin, a protein that stores iron inside your cells, is associated with different forms of hair loss, including telogen effluvium, in women.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • By the time Simon helped with the redecoration, her dad had settled into another chapter of life, selling arcade games and raising his family, and leaving the traces of his former career stored in a large collection of Kodachrome slides.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of store
Verb
  • Who’s offering him Cool Ranch Doritos from the bag stashed inside his Speedo.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The behaviors run the full range, from tiny tweaks like stashing the phone across the room, killing pointless notifications and blocking off screen-free stretches, all the way to full-day commitments to unplug.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of stash
Verb
  • In its evolution, resulting in eight ships of varying sizes and amenities, Oceania Cruises keeps its finger on the culinary pulse, staying current with food and drink trends.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • During the ensuing pursuit, the Lexus kept its lights off, reached speeds up to 65 mph and went airborne multiple times, the report says.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of keep
Verb
  • Simple structural improvements, like a formal orientation for new members are neglected while leadership prioritizes hoarding power over party building.
    — Caitlin Ogden, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities from the Inland Valley Humane Society and Upland Animal Control rescued hundreds of cats in an animal-hoarding case tied to a Southern California nonprofit.
    — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoard
Verb
  • One only has to follow the money to understand why progress isn’t accelerating at the same rate that fashion waste is accumulating.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But as hikes accumulate, the focus can shift to deposit costs, the yield curve — and, ultimately, whether higher borrowing costs begin to hurt the economy and credit quality.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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