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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 headphones have a collapsible, travel-ready design and come with a cross-body travel bag for stowing them away.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Treat yourself to a new bag with plenty of room to stow your gear, a clever rangefinder that reviewers compare to pricier brands, or try these New Balance sneakers to level-up your looks.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025
The yacht’s chef began stowing cutlery, pots and pans.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
While Huawei's Watch Buds, which shipped in the spring of 2023, stow their earbuds under a watch screen that pops up, the Reebok Watch EB tucks them into individual compartments on one side.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 21 June 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Treat yourself to a new bag with plenty of room to stow your gear, a clever rangefinder that reviewers compare to pricier brands, or try these New Balance sneakers to level-up your looks.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025
The yacht’s chef began stowing cutlery, pots and pans.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
While Huawei's Watch Buds, which shipped in the spring of 2023, stow their earbuds under a watch screen that pops up, the Reebok Watch EB tucks them into individual compartments on one side.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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When stored properly, an uncut head of cabbage can last up to two months in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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The stackable design also makes the stools easy to store away or move around.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This sporty set features a loose top and matching shorts with pockets to stash phones and room keys.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Because of statutory and constitutional requirements, those totals put Beacon Hill in a position to stash more money into reserves, and set up another sizable surtax surplus that lawmakers will get to dole out to education and transportation investments.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Before then, European leaders are likely to push for the U.S. to keep Ukraine's interests in mind.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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And the ongoing speculation about further tax rises in the Autumn Budget will probably keep consumers in a cautious mood.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mandel says Hamas controls the aid system, often hoarding or selling food at inflated prices.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hamas, which rules Gaza, has repeatedly obstructed aid distribution, hoarded supplies and used humanitarian sites for military purposes.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
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These unexplored altitudes are also where satellites burn up during their reentries and where the air pollution produced during their incineration accumulates.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Better cognitive function: Research has shown that sleeping on your side helps the body clear brain waste that accumulates in the central nervous system.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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