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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
The suit also has pockets and hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro) so tools can be easily stowed and retrieved.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
At the foot of the bed, a storage bench or ottoman provides a spot to sit while putting on shoes and a place to stow extra pillows or seasonal blankets.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The passenger in the middle seat had a heavy bag with a water bottle in her lap, which a flight attendant stowed overhead before departure.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
The crew stows equipment and puts seats into place.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
At the foot of the bed, a storage bench or ottoman provides a spot to sit while putting on shoes and a place to stow extra pillows or seasonal blankets.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The passenger in the middle seat had a heavy bag with a water bottle in her lap, which a flight attendant stowed overhead before departure.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
The crew stows equipment and puts seats into place.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
Verb
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But today, some nuclear plants are being designed on a smaller scale, with new ways of storing spent fuel rods on site.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Its side pockets—a rare find in cute dresses—are perfect for stashing your everyday essentials.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box, to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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The show gives the 11-year-old book a modern polish but keeps the slow-burn journey of lust and love.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Duff said that while lawmakers largely supported the provision and wanted to see state tourism dollars increase, it was left out due to funding concerns and needing to keep the state’s budget balanced.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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If films are vital to our culture, then they must be shared, not hoarded and locked away.—
Raj Tawney,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Time off hoarding and snitching ensued.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Scientists have long believed that CSF helps flush out cellular waste that, if left to accumulate, is linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to Drew.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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